WorksheetsWorld Physical Therapy Day
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
World Physiotherapy Day 2025 talks about "healthy ageing." Which main problem in older people does it focus on?
Osteoarthritis
Frailty and falls
Lower back pain
Mental health decline in Geriatics
Which year is celebrated as the birth of modern physiotherapy?
1945
1969
1920
1813
The largest muscle by volume in the human body is:
Sartorius
Gluteus maximus
Quadriceps femoris
Latissimus dorsi
Which system in the body mainly controls balance?
Digestive
Respiratory
Vestibular (inner ear
Endocrine
According to WHO guidelines (2020), the best approach to reduce frailty in older adults is:
Strength training alone
Aerobic training
Multicomponent exercise (strength, balance, endurance, flexibility)
Stretching and Yoga
The Fried Frailty Phenotype does NOT include which of the following criteria?
Unintentional weight loss
Self-reported exhaustion
Reduced bone mineral density
Decreased grip strength
Which of the following is a myth regarding elderly falls?
Falls only happen outdoors
Balance and muscle weakness increase fall risk
Hip fractures are commonly linked to falls
Most falls occur in the home
How many minutes of physical activity per week are recommended for healthy ageing?
45 minutes
60 minutes
150 minutes
300 minutes
Which bone connects the hip joint with the knee joint?
Fibula
Femur
Tibia
Pelvis
Evidence shows the Otago Exercise Program can reduce falls by approximately:
20-25%
30-40%
50-60%
60-70%
