Rehabilitation Techniques and Therapies

The video tutorial covers rehabilitation procedures, focusing on progressive mobilization, graduated exercise, and total body fitness. It explains the importance of starting rehabilitation early, maintaining joint mobility, and gradually increasing exercise intensity. The use of heat and cold in rehabilitation is also discussed, highlighting their roles in managing inflammation and pain. The tutorial emphasizes the need for sport-specific training to safely return to pre-injury fitness levels.

What is the primary goal of injury rehabilitation procedures?

• To improve cardiovascular endurance

• To manage pain through medication

• To increase muscle mass

• To restore function and mobility

Why is it important to start progressive mobilization early after an injury?

• To increase joint stiffness

• To enhance muscle fatigue

• To reduce the development of scar tissue

• To prevent muscle hypertrophy

Which type of stretching is typically used at the beginning of rehabilitation?

• Dynamic stretching

• Static stretching

• Ballistic stretching

• PNF stretching

What is the focus of conditioning in graduated exercise?

• Improving cardiovascular endurance

• Increasing muscle strength and endurance

• Enhancing flexibility

• Boosting mental resilience

What is the final stage of graduated exercise before returning to sport?

• Power training

• Balance training

• Strength training

• Flexibility training

What is the main purpose of training in the rehabilitation process?

• To increase muscle size

• To return to sport-specific activities

• To improve general fitness

• To enhance mental focus

How does heat therapy aid in rehabilitation?

• By reducing muscle size

• By enhancing flexibility and tissue repair

• By increasing joint stiffness

• By decreasing blood flow

When is cold therapy most beneficial during rehabilitation?

• Before exercise

• After treatments to control inflammation

• During strength training

• Before stretching

What is the term used for the application of cold in rehabilitation?

• Electrotherapy

• Hydrotherapy

• Cryotherapy

• Thermotherapy

Which of the following is NOT a method of applying cold therapy?

• Ice packs

• Cryotherapy chambers

• Heat lamps

• Ice baths