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Why does the application of US require some type of coupling medium?

Which of the following statements describe a reason why the COTA’s body mechanics and position are critical when performing PNF activities?

Mr. I.B. Sedentary is a 55 year-old male who recently was rehabilitating a (R) Total Knee Replacement.  He was released by his MD for full activities (including recreational activities.)   He states his knee feels really good but he fatigues very quickly.    You are asked to council regarding appropriate long-term endurance exercise program to help him lose weight and continue to improve his endurance.  Assume he is healthy and takes no medication unless stated otherwise. In accordance with the recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine, you would recommend him to participate in which of the following:

When performing an US treatment, it is always important to:

For the patient in the case in question 67 above, what exercise would best prepare her for compliance with her limited weight bearing status?

Balance and coordination tests are often separated from balance and coordination treatment techniques.

Which of the following statements describe a reason why the COTA’s body mechanics and position are critical when performing PNF activities?

When a muscle contracts, the __________ fibers are generally recruited to fire first, because there is a smaller amount of force needed to cause a contraction and because they are used more in ADL type tasks.

As the force of a concentric muscle contraction increases, the velocity at which the limb can move against that resistance will _______.

Mr. I.B. Sedentary is a 55 year-old male who recently was rehabilitating a (R) Total Knee Replacement.  He was released by his MD for full activities (including recreational activities.)   He states his knee feels really good but he fatigues very quickly.    You are asked to council regarding appropriate long-term endurance exercise program to help him lose weight and continue to improve his endurance.  Assume he is healthy and takes no medication unless stated otherwise. In accordance with the recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine, you would recommend him to participate in which of the following: