Modalities And Exercise Flashcards
0
Q
How much muscle mass is lost for a week with bedrest?
A
5%-10% loss weekly
1
Q
How much strength is lost with bed rest on a daily basis?
A
1% per day
2
Q
Best settings for tens unit
A
High frequency and low intensity
3
Q
Normal frequency for ultrasound machine.
A
0.8-1.1 hz.
4
Q
DeLorme axiom
A
Inc intensity and low reps build strength.
Inc intensity and low reps build endurance
5
Q
Type 1 muscle fibers
A
Endurance
Oxidative
Slow twitch
Dark meat
6
Q
Type 2 1 muscle fibers
A
Large muscle fibers
Peak tension to relaxation is rapid
High intensity short duration.
White meat
7
Q
When is greatest force generated?
A
Fast Eccentric contraction
That’s how you tear a hamstring
8
Q
What kind of contraction generates the least force?
A
Fast concentric.
