Example exercises
10. Lesson 4 quiz
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Complete the following quiz before moving on to the next lesson:
Quiz
1. In the first muscle strengthening session, the person reports they are having increased pain, should you tell the person to continue the exercises?
- a. Yes
- b. No
If you selected b, you are correct.
The person should not be experiencing pain when doing muscle strengthening exercises. If the person is reporting pain, stop them from continuing to perform the exercise and ask them more about their symptoms. Based on the information they provide, you may be able to adjust the exercise so that the person is not experiencing pain.
2. The ‘reaching for and grabbing objects’ exercise a functional exercise.
- a. True
- b. False
If you selected a, you are correct.
The ‘reaching for and grabbing objects’ is a functional exercise as it replicates a movement performed in everyday life and involves multiple muscle groups.
3. Which of the following exercises help to improve ankle plantarflexion strength?
- a. Ankle dorsiflexion strengthening
- b. Standing heel raises
- c. Sit to stand
- d. Knee extension (sitting)
If you selected b, you are correct.
Standing heel raises help to improve ankle plantarflexion strength.
4. If a person can only perform one set of ten repetitions or ‘wrist extension with a weight’ before fatiguing is this an appropriate exercise for them?
- a. Yes
- b. No
If you selected b, you are correct.
In this situation an exercise with no, or reduced weight, should be performed instead. The person should be able to perform three sets of ten repetitions.
5. True or false, ‘single leg balance’ exercises should be performed next to a solid object to hold on to.
- a. True
- b. False
If you selected a, you are correct.
It is important that exercises are safe for people to perform, especially if the exercises are being performed by someone with reduced balance or risk of falls.
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