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The term used to describe the increase in size of muscle fibers that occurs when they are strengthened is? HYPERPLASIA 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:55:26 GMT view revision history
Isotonic exercises offer what kind of resistance? VARIABLE 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:55:26 GMT view revision history
When does DOMS tend to peak? 24-72 HOURS AFTER EXERCISE 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:55:26 GMT view revision history
True/False

Placing a cold pack over a superficial nerve is considered a contraindication?
FALSE

CONSIDERED A PRECAUTIONS
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What is the optimal tissue temperature that should be maintained to avoid soft tissue damage when using cryotherapy? 15 DEGREES C 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:38:24 GMT view revision history
True/False

Heat helps reduce pain?
TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:38:24 GMT view revision history
What is the desired temperature of paraffin when used therapeutically? 129-134 DEGREES F 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:38:24 GMT view revision history
After 20 minutes of cooling, nerve conduction may take how long? 30 MINUTES OR LONGER 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:55:08 GMT view revision history
For those with normal circulation, the nerve conduction velocity will reverse after? 15 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:53:53 GMT view revision history
Cold induced vasodilation occurs when tissue temperature reaches? LESS THAN 10 DEGREES (50 DEGREES F) 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:53:53 GMT view revision history
Opioids administered spinally exert their effect by? STIMULATING OPIATE RECEPTORS IN THE DORSAL HORN OF THE SPINAL CORD 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:53:53 GMT view revision history
Provide analgesia by mimicking the effects of endorphins and binding to opioid specific receptor sites in the CNS? OPIOIDS 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:53:53 GMT view revision history
This drug is useful for patients who cannon tolerate NSAIDs because of gastric irritation? ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL) 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:32:40 GMT view revision history
Is an effective analgesic for mild to moderately severe pain, but has no antiinflammatory activity? ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL) 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:32:40 GMT view revision history
True/False

NSAIDS cause increased platelet production?
FALSE

NSAIDS CAUSE DECREASED PLATELET PRODUCTION THUS INCREASING BLEEDING
0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:32:40 GMT view revision history
What is the primary long term side effect of using NSAIDS? GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION AND BLEEDING 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:32:40 GMT view revision history
True/False

Lower doses of NSAIDS are required to reduce pain than to reduce inflammtion?
TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:27:23 GMT view revision history
These drugs have an analgesic and antiinflammatory response? NSAIDS 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:27:23 GMT view revision history
When is substance P released? IN RESPONSE TO TISSUE INJURY AND STRESS 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:27:23 GMT view revision history
Where is substance P found? CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL NS 0 MichaelMorano Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:27:23 GMT view revision history
Is a neurotransmitter thought to be involved in the transmission of neuropathic and inflammatory pain? SUBSTANCE P 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:48:51 GMT view revision history
Pain transmitted by A delta fibers is generally? SHARP 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:48:51 GMT view revision history
Pain transmitted by C fiber is usually? -DULL
-LONG LASTING
-ACHING
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This pain has an aching quality but tends to refer superficially rather than deeply? VISCERAL PAIN 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:48:51 GMT view revision history
This pain is easily to localize? CUTANEOUS NOXIOUS STIMULATION 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:49:27 GMT view revision history
This pain is harder to localize? MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:49:27 GMT view revision history
Pain from musculoskeletal structures is usually? -DULL
-HEAVY
-ACHING
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Pain from cutaneous noxious stimulation is usually perceived as? -SHARP
-PRICKLING
-TINGLING
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:49:27 GMT view revision history
The intensity of pain is related to what? THE FIRING RATE OF THE NERVES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:45:49 GMT view revision history
C fibers UNMYELINATED 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:45:49 GMT view revision history
A delta fibers MYELINATED 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:45:49 GMT view revision history
Specific nerve endings called _________ respond to all painful stimuli. NOCICEPTORS 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:45:49 GMT view revision history
Summation of impulses along the pathways from the skin to the brain determines the individuals sensation of pain is an example of what theory of pain? PATTERN THEORY 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:38:56 GMT view revision history
The sensation of pain results from An increase in the frequency or intensity of stimulation of receptors that also respond to nonnoxious stimuli such as touch, pressure, or temperature? PATTERN THEORIES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:38:56 GMT view revision history
The sensation of pain depends on the stimulation of nerve endings that are specialized for each type of sensation? SPECIFICITY THEORY 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:38:56 GMT view revision history
Specificity theory? THE SENSATION OF PAIN DEPENDS ON THE STIMULATION OF NERVE ENDINGS THAT ARE SPECIALIZED FOR EACH TYPE OF SENSATION 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:38:56 GMT view revision history
Static exercises NO MOTION (ISOMETRIC) 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:23:51 GMT view revision history
Dynamic exercises? WITH MOTION 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:23:51 GMT view revision history
PRE? PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE TRAINING 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:23:51 GMT view revision history
How can resistance be applied? MANUALLY/MECHANICALLY 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:23:51 GMT view revision history
Patients with pathological conditions should wait how long between sets? 3 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:05:15 GMT view revision history
How long of a rest period is recommended for a high intensity exercise? 4-5 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:05:15 GMT view revision history
How long of a rest period is recommended for a moderate-intensity exercise? 2-3 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:05:15 GMT view revision history
A predetermined number of repetitions grouped together is known as what? SET/BOUT 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:05:15 GMT view revision history
The lower the intensity? THE HIGHER THE REPETITIONS 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:00:49 GMT view revision history
The higher the intensity? THE LOWER THE REPETITIONS 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:00:49 GMT view revision history
Intensity is known as? LOAD 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:00:49 GMT view revision history
True/False

After an appropriate warm-up, higher intensity exercises should be performed before lower intensity exercises?
TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:00:49 GMT view revision history
Mulitjoint muscles should be exercise before single-joint muscles? TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:52:55 GMT view revision history
True/False

Large muscle groups should be exercised before small muscle groups?
TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:52:55 GMT view revision history
Exercise duration? IS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF WEEKS OR MONTHS DURING WHICH A RESISTANCE EXERCISE PROGRAM IS CARRIED OUT. 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:52:55 GMT view revision history
Refers to the number oe exercise sessions per day or per week? FREQUENCY 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:52:55 GMT view revision history
What changes occur in muscle during recovery? -OXYGEN STORES ARE REPLENISHED
-ENERGY STORES ARE REPLENISHED
-LACTIC ACID IS REMOVED FROM SKELETAL MUSCLES AND BLOOD WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AFTER EXERCISE
-GLYCOGEN IS REPLACED OVER SEVERAL DAYS
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:12:19 GMT view revision history
When does the greatest proportion of exercise recovery usually occur in? FIRST MINUTE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:12:19 GMT view revision history
How long does it take for 90-95% of the pre-exercise capacity to return? 3-4 MINUTES 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:12:19 GMT view revision history
Cardiopulmonary fatigue associated with endurance training is probably caused by? -DECREASE IN BLOOD SUGAR (GLUCOSE)
-DECREASE IN GLYCOGEN STORES IN MUSCLE AND LIVER
-DEPLETION OF POTASSIUM
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:12:19 GMT view revision history
Muslce fatigue is caused by? -DECREASES IN ENERGY STORES/INSUFFICIENT OXYGEN, AND BUILD-UP OF H+

-INHIBITORY (PROTECTIVE) INFLUENCES FROM THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

-DECREASE IN CONDUCTION OF IMPULSES AT THE MYONEURAL JUNCTION IN FAST TWITCH FIBERS
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:53:21 GMT view revision history
The diminished response of a muscle to a repeated stimulus? MUSCLE (LOCAL) FATIGUE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:53:21 GMT view revision history
Helps therapists determine the exercise prescription and which parameters of exercise should be selected to create specific training effects tht best meet specific functional needs and goals? SAID PRINCIPLE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:53:21 GMT view revision history
Relates to the ability of the neuromuscular system to produce, reduce, or control forces, contemplated or composed during functional activities in a smooth coordinated manner. FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:53:21 GMT view revision history
What is muscle strength? THE ABILITY OF CONTRACTILE TISSUE TO PRODUCE TENSION AND A RESULTANT FORCE BASE ON TEH DEMANDS PLACES ON THE MUSCLE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:17:01 GMT view revision history
Any form of active exercise in which dynamic or static muscle contraction is resisted by an outside force applied manually or mechanically? RESISTANCE EXERCISE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:17:01 GMT view revision history
Resistance exercise is also referred to as? RESISTANCE TRAINING 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:17:01 GMT view revision history
Influences the amount of tension present in soft tissue and consequently affects the ROM available in joints? ALIGNMENT 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:17:01 GMT view revision history
What are the four categories of stretchin? -STATIC STRETCHING
-CYCLIC STRETCHING
-BALLISTIC STRETCHING
-STRETCHING TECHNIQUES BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:36:33 GMT view revision history
Form or manner in which the stretch force is applied (static, ballistic, cyclic); degree of patient participation (passive, assisted, active); or the source of the stretch force (manual, mechanical, self) MODE OF STRETCH 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:36:33 GMT view revision history
Frequency of stretch? NUMBER OF STRETCHING SESSIONS PER DAY OR PER WEEK 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:36:33 GMT view revision history
Speed of initial application of the stretch force? SPEED OF STRETCH 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:36:33 GMT view revision history
Duration of stretch? LENGTH OF TIME THE STRETCH FORCE IS APPLIED DURING A STRETCH CYCLE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:32:50 GMT view revision history
Magnitude of the stretch force applied? INTENSITY OF THE STRETCH 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:32:50 GMT view revision history
Fixation of one site of attachment of the muscle as the stretch force is applied to the other body attachment? STABILIZATION 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:32:50 GMT view revision history
Positioning a limb or the body such tht the stretch force is directed to the appropriate muscle group? ALIGNMENT 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:32:50 GMT view revision history
True/False

Ballistic stretching and static stretching have both been shown to imporve flexibility equally?
TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:38:12 GMT view revision history
A rapid forceful intermittent stretch that is a high speed and high intensity stretch is commonly called? BALLISTIC STRETCHING 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:38:12 GMT view revision history
True/False

Ballistic stretching is characterized by low velocity movements?
FALSE

HIGH VELOCITY MOVEMENTS
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:38:12 GMT view revision history
True/False

Cyclic stretching is not synonymous with ballistic stretching?
TRUE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:38:12 GMT view revision history
Describe a Cyclic (intermittent) stretch? A SHORT DURATION STRETCH FORCE THAT IS REPEATEDLY BUY GRADUALLY APPLIED, RELEASED, AND THEN REAPPLIED. 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:31:44 GMT view revision history
Monitors tension created by a stretch? GTO 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:31:44 GMT view revision history
Research has shown that tension created in muscle during static stretching is approximately ___________ that created during ballistic stretching? HALF 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:31:44 GMT view revision history
What is the duration of static stretch determined by? TOLLERANCE OF THE PATIENT 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:31:44 GMT view revision history
What other terms can be used with static stretching? -SUSTAINED
-MAINTAINED
-PROLONGED
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:16:28 GMT view revision history
What is static stretching? SOFT TISSUES ARE ELONGATED JUST PAST TH EPOINT OF RESISTANCE. 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:16:28 GMT view revision history
Changes in collagen affecting stress strain response (effects of corticosteroids)? THERE IS FIBROCYTE DEATH NEXT TO THE INJECTION SITE WITH DELAY IN REAPPEARANCE UP TO 15 WEEKS 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:16:28 GMT view revision history
Changes is collagen affecting stress strain response (effects of age)? -THERE IS AN INCREASED TENDENCY FOR OVERUSE SYNDROMES, FATIGUE FAILURES, AND TEARS WITH STRETCHING 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:16:28 GMT view revision history
How long does recovery take or regular cyclic loading? 5 MONTHS 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:09:13 GMT view revision history
How does inactivity change collagen affecting stress strain response? -DECREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF COLLAGEN FOBERS RESULTING IN WEAKENING TISSUES

-AN INCREASE IN THE PREDOMINANCE OF ELASTIN FIBERS RESULTING IN INCREASED COMPLIANCE
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:09:13 GMT view revision history
What are the effects of immobilization? -THERE IS WEAKENING OF TISSUE BECAUSE OF COLLAGEN TURNOVER AND WEAK BONDING BETWEEN THE NEW, NON STRESSED FIBERS

-ADHESION FORMATION BECAUSE OF GREATER CROSS-LINKING BETWEEN DISORGANIZED COLLAGEN FIBERS
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:09:13 GMT view revision history
An agonist contraction (AC) is most effective if a patient has close to normal flexibility? FALSE

LEAST EFFECTIVE IF A PATIENT HAS CLOSE TO NORMAL FLEXIBILITY
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How is an agonist contraction performed? -AN AGONIST CONTRACTION IS PERFORMED INDEPENDENTLY BY THE PATIENT BY CONCENTRICALLY CONTRACTING THE MUSCLE AND HOLDING FOR SEVERAL SECONDS 1 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:53:21 GMT view revision history
Describe an antagonist muscle? THE RANGE LIMITING MUSCLE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:51:41 GMT view revision history
Describe the role of an agonist muscle? THE MUSCLE OPPOSITE THE RANGE LIMITING MUSCLE 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:51:41 GMT view revision history
What does PNF stand for? PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION STRETCHING 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:51:41 GMT view revision history
Describe a hold relax procedure? -THE MUSCLE IS TAKEN TO IT'S LIMITING RANGE

-THE Pt THEN PERFORMS A PRESTRETCH, END RANGE, ISOMETRIC CONTRACTION FOR 5-10 SECONDS

-THE LIMB IS THEN PASSIVELY MOVED TO IT'S NEW RANGE
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:39:37 GMT view revision history
Any stretching exercise that is carried out independently by a patient after instruction and supervision by a therapist is referred to as? SELF STRETCHING 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:39:37 GMT view revision history
What are the contraindications to stretching? -A BODY BLOCK
-RECENT FX
-ACUTE INFLAMMATION
-SHARP, ACUTE PAIN
-HEMATOMA
-HYPERMOBILITY
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:39:37 GMT view revision history
What are the indications for stretching? -STRUCTURAL DEFORMITIES
-MUSCLE WEAKNESS AND SHORTENING
-MINIMIZE PST EXERCISE MUSCLE SORENESS
0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:39:37 GMT view revision history
Why is ROM limited? BECAUSE SOFT TISSUES HAVE LOST THEIR EXTENSIBILITY AS THE RESULT OF ADHESIONS, CONTRACTURES, AND SCAR TISSUE FORMATION. 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:23:46 GMT view revision history
Refers to decreased mobility or restricted motion? HYPOMOBILITY 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:23:46 GMT view revision history
Is the ability to move a single joint or series of joints smoothly and easily through an unrestricted pain free ROM? FLEXIBILITY 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:23:46 GMT view revision history
Flexibility? Is the ability to move a single joint or series of joint smoothly and easily through an unrestricted pain-free ROM 0 MichaelMorano Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:23:46 GMT view revision history

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