Test Bank for Therapeutic Exercise Foundations

for Therapeutic Exercise Foundations and Techniques, 8e Carolyn Kisner, Lynn Allen Colby, John Borstad (All Chapters download link is at the end of this file)

Chapter 1: Therapeutic Exercise: Foundational Concepts

Multiple Choice

• The ability of the neuromuscular system, using muscle synergistically, to hold a body segment

in a stationary position is the definition of:

• balance
• neuromuscular control
• postural control
• stability

ANS: D

KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts

DIF: Intermediate

• The combination of the sensory and motor systems that enables synergists, agonists,

antagonists, stabilizers, or neutralizers to anticipate proprioceptive and kinesthetic information to

create coordinated movements is the definition of:

• coordination
• mobility
• muscle performance
• neuromuscular control

ANS: D

KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts

DIF: Intermediate

• Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), which of

these terms describes the problems an individual may experience with involvement in life situations such as self-care, workplace responsibilities, or social activities? 1 / 2

• activity limitations
• body function impairments
• environmental factors
• participation restrictions

ANS: D

KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts

DIF: Basic

• Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), which

of these terms describes the difficulties an individual may have in executing actions, tasks, and activities?

• activity limitations
• body function impairments
• environmental factors
• participation restrictions

ANS: A

KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts

DIF: Basic

• Which of these impairments arise directly from the health condition?
• indirect impairments
• primary impairments
• secondary impairments
• tertiary impairments

ANS: B

KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts

DIF: Basic

• Which of these factors is the least important consideration for the PTA when designing a

patient-centered therapeutic exercise program?

• health literacy
• past performance / adherence
• patient motivation / concerns
• PTA / patient rapport

ANS: D

KEY: Book Part: Part I: General Concepts

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