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GLPTI/ CANFIT PRO THEORY EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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?
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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+
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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
GLPTI/ CANFIT PRO THEORY EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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?
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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+
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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
