Therapeutic Exercise Prescription Flashcards
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A canine rehabilitation therapist uses the 'FITT' principle when prescribing exercise. What does the 'T' for Type refer to in this context?
Answer: The specific exercise modality chosen, such as aquatic versus land-based
In the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type), 'Type' refers to the specific modality or form of exercise selected for the patient's goals.
Which of the following exercises BEST targets the iliopsoas muscle in a canine patient with hip extension deficits?
Answer: Uphill walking or incline treadmill work
Uphill or incline walking increases hip flexion demand, eccentrically loading and dynamically activating the iliopsoas muscle through a greater range of motion.
A dog undergoing post-surgical rehabilitation demonstrates compensatory weight shifting to the sound forelimb. Which therapeutic exercise specifically addresses this asymmetry?
Answer: Targeted weight-shifting exercises placing load toward the affected limb
Targeted weight-shifting toward the affected limb encourages symmetrical loading and retrains the patient to bear weight appropriately on the healing limb.
In therapeutic exercise prescription, 'periodization' refers to:
Answer: The systematic progression and variation of exercise variables over time to optimize recovery and performance
Periodization involves planned variation of exercise frequency, intensity, and volume over time to prevent plateaus, avoid overtraining, and optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
Which clinical sign during therapeutic exercise MOST warrants immediate cessation of the session?
Answer: Sudden onset of non-weight-bearing lameness in the exercising limb
Sudden non-weight-bearing lameness indicates possible acute pain or injury and requires immediate exercise stoppage and patient assessment.
A therapist prescribes 'cookie stretches' (nose-to-flank lateral cervical flexion) for a dog with neck stiffness. What is the PRIMARY goal?
Answer: Improving active cervical lateral flexion range of motion and paraspinal flexibility
Cookie stretches use the dog's motivation to follow a treat to actively perform cervical lateral flexion, improving ROM and flexibility of the paraspinal and neck muscles.
For a canine patient with cruciate ligament disease managed conservatively (no surgery), which land exercise is MOST appropriate in the early management phase?
Answer: Leash-controlled slow walks with frequent rest breaks
Controlled leash walking at a slow pace with rest breaks allows safe, low-impact limb use while minimizing cranial tibial thrust forces that stress the compromised ligament.