GLPTI/ Canfit Pro Theory Exam 2026 | All Questions and
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What is an Intrinsic Risk Factor? Give an Example. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------Factors that affect the tensile strength during exercise and increase risk of
injury. An example could be muscle weakness or flexibility.
What is an Extrinsic Risk Factor? Give an Example. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------Factors that affect a client's physical and psychological status. An example
could be temperature or footwear.
What is PRICE? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Protect, Rest, Ice,
Compress, and Elevation
Define what a sign is. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The resulting effect of
the injury.
What are question you could ask to assess symptoms? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--
---------------How does the injury feel?
,Define sprain. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Is an injury to the ligament
(muscle to muscle) (ex. sprained anterior talofibular ligament).
Define strain. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Is an injury to the tendon
(muscle to bone) or muscle (ex. strained hamstring).
How are overuse injuries caused? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------They are
caused by repetitive loading which leads to the gradual onset of pain/dysfunction
over days or weeks.
How are acute injuries caused? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------They are
caused by the application of a single force or load creating tissue damage and
leading to immediate pain/dysfunction.
What is the Scope of Practice for PTS for risk Management? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER------------------ Refers to the actions for which a person has been
educated and is considered competent to perform.
- Cannot diagnose the source of pain
- Any change in overall health requires a PARQ+
, Name 4 things you need to know before assessing a clients risk to acute injury. ----
-----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Age, family medical history, personal medical
history and previous injuries.
Describe an example of an overuse injurie for the fascia, tendon, bone and
cartilage. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------ Fascia can get inflammation
because of poor footwear
- Bone can be fractured because of long-distance running
- Tendon can get inflammation from overuse of overhead movements
- Cartilage can become inflamed from repetitive weight bearing or impact activity
on degenerative joint
What type of pain occurs specifically because of disease, infection or a medical
condition. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Systemic Pain
What are the 5 stages of Behavior Change? Give an example for each. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Stage 1: Pre-contemplation (not ready) - ex.
receiving a Goodlife pamphlet
Stage 2: Contemplation (getting ready) - ex. someone bought a membership but
no consultation
Stage 3: Preparation (ready) - ex. someone is motivated and showed up to the
consultation, ready for PT
Stage 4: Action (actively making changes) - ex. has started working out but less
than 6 months
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What is an Intrinsic Risk Factor? Give an Example. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------Factors that affect the tensile strength during exercise and increase risk of
injury. An example could be muscle weakness or flexibility.
What is an Extrinsic Risk Factor? Give an Example. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------Factors that affect a client's physical and psychological status. An example
could be temperature or footwear.
What is PRICE? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Protect, Rest, Ice,
Compress, and Elevation
Define what a sign is. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The resulting effect of
the injury.
What are question you could ask to assess symptoms? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--
---------------How does the injury feel?
,Define sprain. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Is an injury to the ligament
(muscle to muscle) (ex. sprained anterior talofibular ligament).
Define strain. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Is an injury to the tendon
(muscle to bone) or muscle (ex. strained hamstring).
How are overuse injuries caused? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------They are
caused by repetitive loading which leads to the gradual onset of pain/dysfunction
over days or weeks.
How are acute injuries caused? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------They are
caused by the application of a single force or load creating tissue damage and
leading to immediate pain/dysfunction.
What is the Scope of Practice for PTS for risk Management? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER------------------ Refers to the actions for which a person has been
educated and is considered competent to perform.
- Cannot diagnose the source of pain
- Any change in overall health requires a PARQ+
, Name 4 things you need to know before assessing a clients risk to acute injury. ----
-----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Age, family medical history, personal medical
history and previous injuries.
Describe an example of an overuse injurie for the fascia, tendon, bone and
cartilage. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------ Fascia can get inflammation
because of poor footwear
- Bone can be fractured because of long-distance running
- Tendon can get inflammation from overuse of overhead movements
- Cartilage can become inflamed from repetitive weight bearing or impact activity
on degenerative joint
What type of pain occurs specifically because of disease, infection or a medical
condition. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Systemic Pain
What are the 5 stages of Behavior Change? Give an example for each. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Stage 1: Pre-contemplation (not ready) - ex.
receiving a Goodlife pamphlet
Stage 2: Contemplation (getting ready) - ex. someone bought a membership but
no consultation
Stage 3: Preparation (ready) - ex. someone is motivated and showed up to the
consultation, ready for PT
Stage 4: Action (actively making changes) - ex. has started working out but less
than 6 months
