Exercise Prescription

Question 1

what is the role of intensity in rehab

Answer 1

provide a stronger and different stimulus every time
objectively assess progression for the patient

Question 2

intensity adequate for overload to musculoskeletal or cardiopulmonary systems to induce adaptations

Answer 2

dose response

Question 3

neuromuscular adaptations account for ____ % of strength gains per week

Answer 3

10-15%

Question 4

when do: Neuromuscular adaptations and
Hypertrophy Contributions take place

Answer 4

neuromuscular adaptations- early 2 weeks
hypertrophy contributions- later strength gains 6-8 weeks

Question 5

do light weights generate forces equivalent to daily functional activities?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

what is the strength zone?

Answer 6

8-12 reps to failure
of a persons 80% of 1 RM

Question 7

failure is defined as

Answer 7

inability to complete final rep through full, available ROM without significant compensation

Question 8

What are some signs of failure

Answer 8

sudden increase in speed to overcome resistance
improper form/significant compensation
requires one level increase in level of assist

Question 9

FITT of resistance training

Answer 9

F: 2-3x week
I: start 40-60% and progress to 70-80%
T: 6-8 weeks hypertrophy
T: strength

Question 10

Patient education on DOMS

Answer 10

peak in 72 hours
you may feel pain when you touch the muscle
try to massage the muscle
stretch the muscle
use the muscle

Question 11

Aerobic training exercise prescription
FITT

Answer 11

F: 3-5x week
I: start at 40-60% and progress to 70-80%
T: 150 min/week
T: treadmill, ground walking stationary