Introduction to Exercise Rx

Question 1

what is the FITT principle

Answer 1

frequency, intensity, type, and time

Question 2

classiically what do the four variables of the FITT principle mean

Answer 2

4 variables to be considered when developing an exercise program, apply these to each category of exercise

Question 3

what does the FITT principle mean osteopathically

Answer 3

exercise rx individualized based upon patterns of muscle imbalance

Question 4

low back pain is caused by _______95% of the time

Answer 4

muscle imbalance

Question 5

75% of low back pain is caused by

Answer 5

pelvic somatic dysfunction pubes

Question 6

65% of low back pain is caused by

Answer 6

short leg syndrome

Question 7

25% of low back pain is caused by

Answer 7

innominate shear

Question 8

what are the 6 problems that are part of the greenman’s dirty half dozen

Answer 8

type 2 SD, muscle imbalance, pelvic SD, short leg syndrome, innominate shear, and extended sacrums

Question 9

neurological considerations for muscle imbalance include

Answer 9

response to a painful stimulus, proprioceptive imbalance, abnormal reflexes and muscle firing pattering, joint dysfunction (arthrokinetic reflexes) Visercosomatic dysfunction

Question 10

what causes muscle imbalance

Answer 10

poor lifestyle/nutrition, no/inappropriate exercise; structure/function compensatory mechanisms, psychological influences

Question 11

upper cross syndrome (janda)

Answer 11

upper trap, iscap, scalenes tight, lower trap/serratus weak, pecs short/tight, rhomboids weak, suboccipital neck extensors/ and SCM tight, deep neck flexors (longus colli cervicis is weak)

Question 12

lower cross syndrome (Janda)

Answer 12

weak glut max/ tight hip flexors
weak abs
short erector spinae
weak glut med, min/ short TFL/QL
anterior pelvic tilt/increased L lordosis
hypermobility lower Thoracic and Lumbar spine

Question 13

why is muscle balance important

Answer 13

proper rehabilitation
chronic pain challenge
Pt Rx--evaluate and treat
maximize human performance
prevention

Question 14

what testing is really important for muscle imbalance ?

Answer 14

proprioceptive balance testing

Question 15

What are the four steps in treatment sequencing with OMT

Answer 15

proprioceptive balance training
stretching tight muscles
strengthening weak muscles
aerobic exercise

Question 16

what are the three components necessary to restore Proprioceptive balance

Answer 16

visual, vestibular and proprioception

Question 17

thomas test

Answer 17

patient lays on the table and if there leg kicks out it is a tight rectus femoris, if there is a gap on the table this in it is a tight illiosoas

Question 18

if patient cannot turn their head to the left what other thing can help you

Answer 18

use the oculocealphogyric reflex

Question 19

respiratory assist

Answer 19

push on exhale, maintain on inhale

Question 20

osteopathically exercise prescription should be individualized based on

Answer 20

patterns of muscle imbalance