KVV E-Modules

Which principle justifies the use of THR in physiotherapy exercise prescription?

A: a) SAID principle B: b) Overload principle C: c) Reversibility principle D: d) Cross-education principle

In post-myocardial infarction (MI) patients, physiotherapists usually prescribe exercise at:

A: a) 40–60% of heart rate reserve B: b) 70–90% of HRmax C: c) 20–30% of VO₂ max D: d) Above anaerobic threshold

The Karvonen formula for calculating target heart rate (THR) is:

A: a) THR = (HRmax × % intensity) + HRrest B: b) THR = HRmax – (HRrest × % intensity) C: c) THR = (HRmax – HRrest) × % intensity + HRrest D: d) THR = (HRmax + HRrest) ÷ % intensity

Which special test is MOST specific for diagnosing patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)?

A: a) Apprehension test B: b) Clarke’s test C: c) Waldron’s test D: d) Patellar tilt test