Strength, Balance, Stretching and Endurance

Exercise that is aimed to increase the strength or power of a muscle is defined as

• Endurance exercise

• Stretching exercise

• Strength exercise

• Balance exercise

All of the following cause a decrease in strength EXCEPT

• bed rest

• certain diseases

• routine exercise

• inactivity

Normal Strength is measure in what increment?

• 5/5

• 0/5

• 2/5

• 1/5

Balance is impacted by the vestibular system

• True

• False

When your center of gravity is pushed so far, your last resort is to make your base of support larger and take a step describes which of the following balance strategies?

• ankle

• hip

• stepping

The use of certain medications can impact balance.

• True

• False

What is stretching?

(a)  

What is the recommended frequency/amount of endurance exercise per week?

(a)  

Describe/define the rate of perceived exertion scale.

Which area of PT discussed last week do you think you need to focus most on to help improve your overall health?

• Strength

• Balance

• Stretching

• Endurance