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Therapeutic exercise principles

1.

Strength in muscle tissue

Muscular tissue is improved through graded and deliberate overloading of the targeted muscle

2.

Flexibility in muscle tissue

Muscular flexibility can be maintained or increased through active and passive stretching.

3.

Endurance

The ability to perform activities over a prolonged period.

4.

Balance

The ability to maintain the centre of gravity over the available base of support.

5.

Rest intervals

Rests between sets of exercises

6.

Repetitions

The number of times an exercise is done

7.

Sets

A collection of repetitions

8.

Progression in exercise program design

Changing the program to make it more challenging

9.

Specificity in exercise program design

Training that is done specific to the individual and their goals

10.

Pre-session screening

A screening tool which identifies medical conditions which put them at a higher risk of adverse event during exercise