Therapeutic Exercise Flashcards
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Plyometric training is primarily designed to improve:
Answer: Power and stretch-shortening cycle efficiency
Plyometrics utilize the stretch-shortening cycle to improve power output and neuromuscular efficiency.
Aquatic therapy reduces joint compressive forces because:
Answer: Buoyancy reduces effective body weight
Archimedes' principle: buoyancy provides an upward force that reduces the effective weight of the body, decreasing joint loading.
The recommended progression of resistance training for a deconditioned patient follows:
Answer: Muscular endurance → hypertrophy → strength → power
Progressive resistance training typically progresses from endurance (high reps, low load) to hypertrophy to strength to power.
During isokinetic exercise, which variable is held constant?
Answer: Velocity of movement
Isokinetic exercise maintains a constant angular velocity regardless of applied force, with resistance accommodating to effort.
Which exercise is most appropriate for improving scapular stabilization?
Answer: Prone Y, T, W exercises
Prone Y, T, W exercises activate lower trapezius and serratus anterior, targeting scapular stabilizers in a gravity-loaded position.
DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) typically peaks:
Answer: 24–72 hours after exercise
DOMS peaks at 24–72 hours post-exercise, particularly after eccentric exercise, due to micro-tears and inflammatory response.