NPTE-PTA Therapeutic Exercise 2

Question 1

Plyometric training is primarily designed to improve:

Accepted Answer

Power and stretch-shortening cycle efficiency

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Flexibility

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Muscle hypertrophy

Question 2

Aquatic therapy reduces joint compressive forces because:

Accepted Answer

Buoyancy reduces effective body weight

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Water increases muscle temperature

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Hydrostatic pressure increases blood flow

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Water resistance strengthens muscles

Question 3

The recommended progression of resistance training for a deconditioned patient follows:

Accepted Answer

Muscular endurance → hypertrophy → strength → power

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High weight, low repetitions first

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Power training first to establish baseline

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Isometric → isotonic → isokinetic in any order

Question 4

During isokinetic exercise, which variable is held constant?

Accepted Answer

Velocity of movement

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Resistance force

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Joint angle

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Muscle length

Question 5

Which exercise is most appropriate for improving scapular stabilization?

Accepted Answer

Prone Y, T, W exercises

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Shoulder press with dumbbells

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Biceps curls

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Wrist extension exercises

Question 6

DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) typically peaks:

Accepted Answer

24–72 hours after exercise

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Immediately after exercise

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1 week after exercise

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Only during the exercise session