Muscles
What two proteins are important for muscle contraction?
Actin and Myosin
What is the term for pain felt somewhere other than its source?
Referred Pain
What physical force creates the lifting effect of cupping?
Negative pressure (suction)
vacuum
What type of exercise primarily helps rebuild muscle strength after an injury?
Resistance training
Strong Grades can be overlooked with Letter of recommendations and volunteer hours.
FALSE
What ion is released that allows muscle contraction?
Ca2+
Calcium
How long after working out do we begin to feel soreness?
24-72 hours
Why should cupping or IASTM generally be considered supplementary to exercise rehabilitation?
They may offer short-term symptom relief, but they do not replace progressive loading and functional strengthening.
Name one health benefit of resistance training beyond larger muscles.
improved blood sugar regulation, bone health, strength, or physical function
How long are most DAPT programs?
3 years
What is the smallest repeating unit of a skeletal muscle fiber?
Sarcomere!
Which grade of muscle strain involves a complete rupture?
Grade 3
Why can cupping leave circular red or purple marks?
Suction affects superficial blood vessels and tissues, sometimes causing small amounts of bleeding under the skin.
What is a reduced risk when you begin to build more muscle?
Reduced risk of Osteoporosis
What test do you need to pass to become an official PT?
NPTE exam
What type of muscle action occurs when you hold a plank without moving?
Isometric
What is the term for increased muscle activity that may protect a painful area?
Muscle Guarding
What does IASTM stand for?
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
What happens to pain sensitive nerve endings after an inflammatory response occurs in muscle tears?
Pain-sensitive nerve endings become more sensitive
Name at least 3 requirements for getting into PT school that ARE NOT GOOD GRADES
PT observation, volunteering, leadership, communication, teamwork, and strong letter of recommendations
Why is muscle important for recovering paitents?
-bone density
-energy reserves
-regain mobility and strength
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What is the term for muscle soreness hours past intial working out ?
ACRONOM : DOMS
DELAYED ON-SET MUSCLE SORENESS
What's another way of thinking about the gratson tool
Gua Shua for the body
True or false: Nervous system may temporarily reduce force production or alter movement to protect the area
TRUE
What could you expect doing in a DAPT program?
Class learning
Hands on experience
Clinical Rotations