Mrs.B is an 87-year-old resident of Western Hills Skilled Nursing Facility.She sustained a compression fracture of the T12 vertebra several weeks ago when she inadvertently sat down forcefully on a hard chair.Incorporating resistance training that focuses on eccentric exercises of her quadriceps and gluteal muscles in weight-bearing positions (e.g., controlled squatting and partial lunges) represents what principle of therapeutic exercise?

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Specificity of training refers to the concept that exercises should be relevant and appropriate to the sport or activity for which the individual is training, in this case, focusing on exercises that will help improve her ability to perform weight-bearing activities safely.

MrsB Is an 87-Year-Old Resident of Western Hills Skilled Nursing