Fitness 1
Fitness 2
Fitness 3
Fitness 4
Fitness 5
100

2 goals of therapeutic fitness

Improve range of motion

Increase stamina

Increase muscle strength

Improve flexibility

Etc. 

100

2 benefits of using wii therapy

Easy to access

Adaptable to all abilities

Engaging

Different games for different interests

100

Exercise requiring oxygen

Aerobic

100

Exercise not requiring extra oxygen

Anaerobic

100

How long are aerobic exercises performed?

Performed for 20-30 minute sessions

200

Tai chi resembles what motion?

Swimming slow motion in air

200

Number of steps in a certain period of time

Cadence

200

What is the difference between resistance training and strength training?

Resistance uses opposing force

Strength uses free weights 

200

Bad cholesterol

LDL

the low-density lipoprotein level

200

Healthy cholesterol

HDL

the high-density lipoprotein level

300

3 benefits of aerobic exercises

  • Control body fat, increased resistance to fatigue, extra energy, toned muscles and increased lean body mass, decreased tension and aids in sleeping, increased stamina, improves mood, reduces depression and anxiety
300

2 guidelines for walking with a client

  • Go slow

  • Make sure that the device and footing are secure

  • If the client feels he/she is losing balance: STOP


  • Alternate gait pattern when walking up hills/ inclines

  • Pay attention to curbs as they may be a major barrier for clients

  • Discourage using escalators, encourage using elevators 

300

3 factors that affect strength training

  • Amount of weight

  • Type of exercise activity

  • Repetition of exercise

  • Frequency

  • Duration

300

Examples of isometric exercises

  • Wall sits

  • Planks

  • Drop and hold push-ups 

  • Holding:

  • Bicep curls

  • Back extensions

  • Free weights

300

2 contraindications for exercising

injury, recent operations, heart disease, HBP, diabetes, orthopedic injury, heart failure, valvular disease, etc.

400

Equation for target heart rate

220 - age x .6

220- age x .9

400

2 examples of aerobic exercise

  • Running, hiking, step aerobics, ice skating, rowing, walking, jogging, swimming, brisk walking, biking


400

Name one abnormal gait

  • Antalgic Gait

  • Arthogenic Gait

  • Ataxic Gait

  • Dystrophic Gait

  • Festinating Gait

  • Footdrop Gait

  • Gastrocnemius-soleus Gait

  • Hemiplegic Gait

400

Body mechanics used to walk

Gait

400

3 mobility devices

Canes, crutches, walkers

500

6 principles of pilates....

  • Centering
  • Concentration
  • Control
  • Precision
  • Breath
  • Flow
500

5 points yoga enhances are....

  • Stimulation
  • Energy
  • Relaxation
  • Diet
  • Tranquility
500

3 types of balance exercise equipment

Balance balls, BOSU ball, foam rollers, medicine balls, resistance bands

500

3 factors of resistance training

  • Concentric contractions
  • Isometric contractions
  • Eccentric contractions
500

6 types of transfers discussed in class...

  • Stand to pivot
  • Sit to pivot
  • Hoyer
  • Slide board
  • Two person dependent lift
  • Floor transfers
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