PWR PWR Exercise Program Design & Progression

Question 1

What is the primary goal of PWR!Moves exercise programming for individuals with Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Maintain or improve functional independence through neuroplasticity-based exercise

Answer

PWR!Moves programming aims to maintain or improve functional independence by leveraging neuroplasticity principles through task-specific exercise.

Question 2

Which PWR!Move specifically targets trunk rotation and mobility as a foundational movement?

Accepted Answer

PWR!Twist

Answer

PWR!Twist targets trunk rotation and mobility, which is a key foundational movement for functional tasks in Parkinson's disease.

Question 3

When designing a PWR exercise program, which principle guides intensity level progression?

Accepted Answer

Apply progressive overload with attention to individual tolerance

Answer

Progressive overload with attention to individual tolerance ensures the program challenges the client appropriately while accommodating Parkinson's symptoms.

Question 4

What does the SAID principle mean in the context of PWR exercise programming?

Accepted Answer

Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands

Answer

SAID (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands) means the body adapts specifically to the type of stress placed on it, guiding task-specific PWR exercise selection.

Question 5

Which PWR!Move primarily addresses the anti-gravity extension posture to counteract the flexed posture seen in Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

PWR!Up

Answer

PWR!Up focuses on anti-gravity extension to counteract the flexed posture (camptocormia) commonly seen in Parkinson's disease.

(PWR) Parkinson's Wellness Recovery Moves Certification Practice Test

(PWR) Parkinson's Wellness Recovery Moves Certification Practice Test

PWR PWR Exercise Program Design & Progression