Therapeutic exercise principles Flashcards


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Strength in muscle tissue

Muscular tissue is improved through graded and deliberate overloading of the targeted muscle

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Flexibility in muscle tissue

Muscular flexibility can be maintained or increased through active and passive stretching.

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Endurance

The ability to perform activities over a prolonged period.

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Balance

The ability to maintain the centre of gravity over the available base of support.

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Rest intervals

Rests between sets of exercises

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Repetitions

The number of times an exercise is done

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Sets

A collection of repetitions

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Progression in exercise program design

Changing the program to make it more challenging

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Specificity in exercise program design

Training that is done specific to the individual and their goals

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Pre-session screening

A screening tool which identifies medical conditions which put them at a higher risk of adverse event during exercise