PWR Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield PWR facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. In PWR! programming, what does the concept of 'amplitude focus' primarily aim to achieve? → Training patients to consciously generate movements larger than they perceive as necessary
2. How should Parkinson's Wellness Recovery Moves Certification professionals handle procedures that have been updated or revised? → Review updates, complete required training, and implement revised procedures
3. What is the recommended approach for giving feedback during PWR exercise sessions? → Provide frequent, specific, positive feedback on movement quality and effort
4. In Parkinson's Wellness Recovery Moves Certification practice, what is the FIRST step when a safety hazard is identified in the workplace? → Immediately secure the area and report the hazard
5. Which of the following is a client-reported outcome specifically validated for measuring fatigue in Parkinson's disease? → Parkinson's Fatigue Scale (PFS-16)
6. Which of the following is a benefit of practicing sit-to-stand exercises? → Increased leg strength and independence
7. Sample Question 6 for Client Assessment & Progress Monitoring? → Option B
8. In Parkinson's Wellness Recovery Moves Certification, what is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting regular safety drills and exercises? → To ensure personnel can respond effectively in emergencies
9. Which PWR! Move is MOST directly associated with training the sit-to-stand transfer and lower extremity extensor power? → PWR!Stand
10. Which type of cueing strategy relies on the patient using their own cognitive resources to trigger movement initiation in PD? → Mental imagery and internal attentional cueing
11. Sample Question 9 for Client Assessment & Progress Monitoring? → Option B
12. In Parkinson's disease, which sensory system most commonly provides effective external cueing for gait improvement when proprioception is impaired? → Visual and auditory cueing systems
13. In PWR! programming, each of the four core moves can be practiced in which contexts? → Supine (floor), sitting, standing, and walking
14. Which positional progression is used in PWR! to systematically challenge functional mobility from least to most demanding? → Floor level → sitting → standing → walking
15. Which cognitive assessment is most commonly used as a brief screen during PWR! intake to detect mild cognitive impairment? → Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
16. When conducting a risk assessment for PWR operations, which factor should receive the HIGHEST priority? → Probability and severity of potential harm
17. How should a PWR professional approach caregiver training to support home exercise programming? → Include caregivers in sessions to teach cueing, assistance, and safety strategies
18. Which exercise position in PWR! training MOST challenges dynamic balance while simultaneously incorporating rotational trunk movements? → Tall kneeling on a mat
19. In PWR! progress documentation, a SOAP note's 'O' section would include: → Objective measurements like TUG time and gait speed
20. Sample Question 8 for Neurological Rehabilitation Techniques? → Option B
21. Which PWR! Move is specifically designed to address the truncal flexion posture commonly seen in Parkinson's disease? → PWR!Twist
22. When a PWR professional encounters an unexpected result during a procedure, the FIRST action should be to: → Stop, assess the situation, and determine whether to proceed or seek guidance
23. Which form of exercise has been shown in research to potentially slow dopaminergic neuron degeneration and is emphasized in the PWR! approach? → High-intensity aerobic exercise
24. What is the focus of the 'PWR! Step' movement in PWR!Moves? → Enhancing gait and weight shifting
25. Which progressive resistance training variable is MOST important to monitor and advance in a PWR neurological rehabilitation program? → Load and movement amplitude, ensuring both increase as the patient's capacity improves
26. When documenting assessment findings in PWR practice, which approach is MOST appropriate? → Record objective findings, measurements, and observations factually
27. What is the BEST way for a Parkinson's Wellness Recovery Moves Certification professional to stay current with regulatory changes? → Monitor regulatory bodies, attend CE, and participate in professional associations
28. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) principle applies to ALL PWR certified professionals regardless of their specific role? → PPE must be properly fitted, maintained, and replaced as needed
29. Which cueing approach does PWR! recommend to help patients achieve appropriate movement amplitude? → Combining visual, auditory, and tactile cues to enhance movement awareness
30. When should exercise intensity be modified or a PWR session stopped? → When clients show signs of excessive fatigue, dizziness, or significant symptom worsening