PWR PWR Moves Fundamentals & Amplitude Training

Question 1

What are the four foundational PWR! Moves used in the PWR! Moves Certification program?

Accepted Answer

Up, Rock, Twist, Step

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Rock, Roll, Reach, Rise

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Extend, Rotate, Shift, Walk

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Flex, Reach, Turn, Step

Question 2

PWR Up is primarily designed to address which movement challenge commonly seen in Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Loss of anti-gravity extensor activation and stooped posture

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Resting tremor in the upper extremities

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Freezing of gait during ambulation

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Reduced fine motor coordination of the hands

Question 3

The neuroplasticity principles underlying PWR! Moves require that exercise be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Intense, salient, and repetitive

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Passive and therapist-guided to ensure correct form

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Slow and controlled to prevent fall risk

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Performed in aquatic environments for joint protection

Question 4

PWR Rock primarily addresses which functional impairment seen in Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Weight shifting and trunk mobility deficits

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Cervical dystonia and neck stiffness

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Lower extremity weakness from disuse

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Respiratory muscle dysfunction

Question 5

Amplitude training in PWR! requires patients to move in which way?

Accepted Answer

Bigger and with greater effort than feels natural

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Within a comfortable, symptom-free range of motion

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With a focus on movement speed rather than range

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Passively with therapist assistance to achieve full range

Question 6

PWR Step is specifically designed to improve which functional activity?

Accepted Answer

Gait initiation, stepping patterns, and weight transfer

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Rising from a chair independently

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Rolling in bed without assistance

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Overhead reaching and grasping tasks

Question 7

PWR Twist targets which Parkinson's-related impairment?

Accepted Answer

Axial rigidity and reduced rotational mobility of the trunk

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Postural hypotension during position changes

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Lower extremity tremor during weight bearing

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Cognitive processing speed during dual tasks