PTA 205: Therapeutic Exercise I Final Exam Review

Stages of soft tissue healing

Acute, subacute, and chronic phases of healing.

Stages of rehabilitation

Maximum, moderate, and minimum protection phases.

Severity of tissue injury

Grades 1, 2, and 3 indicate injury severity.

Normal tissue healing timeframes

Expected recovery durations for various injuries.

Aerobic exercise

Exercise improving cardiovascular fitness and endurance.

Myocardial oxygen consumption

Amount of oxygen used by the heart.

Deconditioning

Loss of physical fitness due to inactivity.

Energy systems

Phosphagen, anaerobic glycolytic, and aerobic systems.

Motor unit recruitment

Activation of muscle fibers during contraction.

Energy expenditure (METs)

Metabolic equivalent; energy cost of activities.

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

Subjective measure of exercise intensity.

Overload principle

Increased demands lead to physiological adaptations.

SAID principle

Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands.

DOMS

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness after exercise.

Flexibility

Range of motion around a joint.

Hypomobility

Reduced range of motion in a joint.

Contracture

Permanent shortening of muscle or joint.

Self-stretching

Individual-initiated stretching technique.

Neuromuscular facilitation

Techniques enhancing muscle response through stimulation.

Biofeedback

Use of electronic monitoring to train awareness.

Coxa valga

Hip deformity with increased angle of inclination.

Coxa vara

Hip deformity with decreased angle of inclination.

Total Hip Replacement (THR)

Surgical replacement of hip joint components.

ACL injury

Tear of the anterior cruciate ligament.

Extension lag

Inability to fully extend the knee.

Aquatic exercise

Therapeutic exercise performed in water.

Plyometric training

Explosive movements to improve muscle power.

Functional training

Exercises mimicking daily activities for rehabilitation.

Return to sport timeline

Schedule for resuming athletic activities post-injury.

Joint hypomobility

Decreased joint movement due to various conditions.

Muscle spindle

Sensory receptor detecting muscle stretch.

Golgi tendon organ

Receptor monitoring muscle tension.