Exercise Therapy II: Therapeutic Exercise Prescriptions

At the end of this course, the students are expected to: 1. discuss the theory and principles of application of the different techniques of therapeutic exercises; 2. describe concepts and applications of specific exercise Regimens and mechanical variable in exercise prescription; 3. explain Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax), Rates of expired exertion, Maximum Oxygen Consumption (V02max), Frequency and duration of relevant therapeutic exercise; 4. discuss application and prescriptions of Therapeutic Exercises for the treatment of different conditions in all physiotherapy specialties; 5. apply knowledge, skills and usage of different exercise modalities and equipment; 6. discuss technique of lifting an object/ patient, correct sitting posture, correct standing posture, correct walking posture and causes of faculty posture; 7. state the role of motor unit in muscle strengthening; and 8. appreciate exercise programme development & design, principles of therapeutic exercise prescription, individual and group/class exercise therapy.

The theory and principles of application of the different classes of therapeutic exercises: - Passive movements and Active exercises. Specific exercise Regimens (Isotonic exercise Regimen, Isokinetic exercises Regimen, Chest Physiotherapy). Some mechanical variable in exercise prescription (progression of exercises):- Intensity, Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax), Rates of expired exertion, Maximum Oxygen Consumption (V02max), Frequency of exercise, Duration of exercise. Therapeutic Exercises for the treatment of specific neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Treatment of abdominal surgery (Pre and post op physiotherapy). Routine exercise when plaster of Paris (Cast) is in-situ, Common fractures:- Colle's fractures, Pott's fractures, fracture shaft of femur and many others. General postural correction - Definition of posture, Regulation of posture, Technique of lifting an object/ patient, Correct sitting posture, Correct standing posture, Correct walking posture, Causes of faculty posture, Principle of treatment of faulty postures. Principles of muscle strengthening in health and disease as applied to major muscles of the body. Role of motor unit in muscle strengthening. Use of medicine ball, wobble boards, and Tilt tables. Relaxation techniques. Exercise programme development & design, principles of therapeutic exercise prescription. Individual and group/class exercise therapy.