Spinal Cord Disabilities Flashcards
1
Q
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?
A
31
2
Q
What are some medical conditions associated with spinal cord disabilities?
A
Circulatory problems and heart problems (decrease THR zone from 70-90 to 50-60%), obesity, epilepsy, and osteoporosis
3
Q
Whats the F.I.T. Model?
A
Frequency / Intensity / Time / Modality
4
Q
What’s the overload principle?
A
When overload is greater than usual progressive will be observed
5
Q
What’s interval training?
A
Circuit training but with spaces of rest between exercises
6
Q
What are 2 rules of wheelchair basketball?
A
dribble ball every two wheel strokes and don’t lift butt off seat
