PWR Functional Mobility & Movement Strategies 3

Question 1

Which PWR! Move primarily addresses anti-gravity extension and is considered foundational for posture management in Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

PWR!Up

Answer

PWR!Up focuses on anti-gravity extension patterns that directly counter the flexed posture commonly seen in Parkinson's disease.

Question 2

A client with moderate Parkinson's disease reports difficulty rolling over in bed at night. Which PWR! training element MOST directly addresses this functional limitation?

Accepted Answer

PWR!Rock performed at floor/mat level

Answer

PWR!Rock at the floor/mat level trains the rotational and weight-shifting patterns needed for bed mobility and rolling.

Question 3

In the context of PWR! and Parkinson's disease, what does LSVT-BIG and PWR! share as a common therapeutic principle?

Accepted Answer

Both emphasize high-intensity, high-effort large-amplitude movements

Answer

Both LSVT-BIG and PWR! are grounded in the principle that large-amplitude, high-effort movements can retrain the Parkinson's nervous system toward more normal movement size.

Question 4

Which gait characteristic associated with Parkinson's disease is BEST addressed through PWR!Step training?

Accepted Answer

Reduced stride length, shuffling, and impaired weight shifting

Answer

PWR!Step directly trains deliberate, large weight-shifting steps to address the shuffling, reduced stride length gait pattern typical of Parkinson's disease.

Question 5

A PWR! therapist wants to progress a client from supine to sitting as part of a floor-level mobility sequence. Which movement strategy BEST reflects PWR! principles?

Accepted Answer

Roll to side-lying, push up through the arms using large deliberate movements

Answer

Rolling to side-lying then pushing up with deliberate arm extension follows the PWR! movement progression for getting up from the floor safely and independently.

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

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

PWR Functional Mobility & Movement Strategies 3