Deck 20: Strength Training for Special Populations

Question 1

__________ a group of about 30 inherited muscular diseases that are associated with progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue.

A) muscular dystrophy
B) cerebral palsy
C) sarcopenia
D) osteoporosis

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A progressive and generalized loss of muscle mass and strength with advanced age is referred to as __________.

A) muscular dystrophy
B) cerebral palsy
C) sarcopenia
D) osteoporosis

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The recommended resistance training regime for an adolescent should include:

A) an emphasis on progressing load
B) an emphasis on proper form
C) primarily single-joint exercises
D) free weights only

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Resistance training is not recommended for:

A) cerebral palsy
B) juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
C) Duchenne muscular dystrophy
D) Down's syndrome

Question 5

is a systemic process of diminishing bone mass and deterioration of internal bone structure that results in the increased risks of fracture.

A) Muscular Dystrophy
B) Cerebral Palsy
C) sarcopenia
D) osteoporosis

Question 6

Autonomic dysreflexia in persons with SCI is usually caused by:

A) noxious stimuli below the level of the injury
B) noxious stimuli above the level of the injury
C) fatigue
D) osteoporosis

Question 7

Individuals with Down syndrome have been shown to be at increased risk for:

A) osteoporosis
B) obesity
C) diabetes
D) all of the above

Question 8

According to research, approximately what percentage of adolescents aged 12-19 are obese?

A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%

Question 9

Injuries occurring in T2 and below result in __________ and cause impairments of the trunk, legs and pelvic organs below the level of the injury.

A) sarcopenia
B) quadriplegia
C) tetraplegia
D) paraplegia

Question 10

When training individuals with cardiovascular disease, what methods of training are recommended to improve body composition, strength, and some indicators of cardiovascular fitness?

A) aerobic training
B) resistance training
C) combined aerobic and resistance training
D) no training is recommended

Question 11

The population of people 65 and older in the United States by the year 2060 is projected to be over:

A) 52 million
B) 66 million
C) 85 million
D) 98 million

Question 12

Which genetic disorder is characterized by low muscle tone, joint laxity, and increased risk of musculoskeletal and orthopedic problems?

A) Down syndrome
B) cerebral palsy
C) muscular dystrophy
D) sarcopenia

Question 13

Individuals who suffer a stroke typically exhibit motor symptoms that affect:

A) only on one side of the body
B) both sides of the body equally
C) one side of the body more severely but still show motor deficits on the other side as well
D) motor deficits are not a result of stroke

Question 14

Approximately what percentage of persons 75 and older report that they engage in regular leisure-time physical activity?

A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 40%

Question 15

Physical activity is recommended as a treatment for which of the following?

A) cardiovascular disease
B) Down syndrome
C) spinal cord injury
D) all of the above

Question 16

An ____________ occurs when there is an occlusion of a cerebral artery as a consequence of plaque formation.

Question 17

The typical ________ process has deleterious effects on human skeletal muscles and is associated with loss of muscle mass, muscle strength and power, and eventually difficulty with activities of daily living.

Question 18

____________ are neuromuscular diseases due to damage in the peripheral nerves.

Question 19

_______________ is the leading cause of death among Americans.

Question 20

____________ is now recognized as an important component of overall health and fitness in the general population.

Question 21

Motor deficits not corrected within the first 6 months after a stroke are usually permanent.

Question 22

Resistance training is contraindicated for muscle groups with spasticity.

Question 23

Resistance training in children is not effective in increasing muscle strength.

Question 24

The obesity prevalence in adolescents has more than doubled over the past 30 years.

Question 25

About 20% of hip fracture patients aged 50 and older will die in the year after their fracture.

Question 26

What are some of the recommendations for health professionals working with clients with osteoporosis?

Question 27

Discuss recommendations to maximize the safety of resistance training in youth.

Question 28

Discuss risk factors for osteoporosis and what can be done to prevent the development of osteoporosis.

Question 29

Discuss the impact of aging on muscle function and what effect exercise can have on the impact of aging.

Question 30

Discuss the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and exercise recommendations for individuals with cardiovascular disease.