Therapeutic Exercise Flashcards
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Which functional mobility task is used to assess fall risk in the elderly: Timed Up and Go (TUG) test?
Answer: Rise from chair, walk 3 meters, turn, return, sit
The TUG test measures time to stand from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, return, and sit — scores >12 seconds indicate fall risk.
Which muscle is targeted by terminal knee extensions (TKE) with a resistance band?
Answer: Quadriceps (VMO focus)
TKE specifically targets the quadriceps, particularly the vastus medialis oblique (VMO), in the last degrees of knee extension.
Proprioceptive training on an unstable surface (wobble board) primarily improves:
Answer: Neuromuscular control and joint position sense
Unstable surface training challenges proprioceptors, improving neuromuscular control and joint position sense for injury prevention.
A 1-repetition maximum (1RM) is defined as:
Answer: The maximum load lifted once with proper form
1RM is the heaviest weight a person can lift once through a full range of motion with correct technique.
The sit-and-reach test primarily measures:
Answer: Hamstring and lower back flexibility
The sit-and-reach test assesses flexibility of the hamstrings and lumbar extensors in the posterior chain.
According to the physical therapy plan of care, a PTA should consult the supervising PT when:
Answer: The patient's condition changes significantly or new symptoms emerge
PTAs must communicate with and consult the supervising PT when there are significant changes in patient status or unexpected findings.