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What is an Extrinsic Risk Factor? Give an Example. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Factors that affect a
client's physical and psychological status. An example could be temperature or footwear.
What is PRICE? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevation
Define what a sign is. - CORRECT ANSWERS-The resulting effect of the injury.
What are question you could ask to assess symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWERS-How does the
injury feel?
Define sprain. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Is an injury to the ligament (muscle to muscle) (ex.
sprained anterior talofibular ligament).
Define strain. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Is an injury to the tendon (muscle to bone) or muscle (ex.
strained hamstring).
How are overuse injuries caused? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-- 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
ANSWERS-Age, family medical history, personal medical history and previous injuries.
What is an Intrinsic Risk Factor? Give an Example. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Factors that affect
the tensile strength during exercise and increase risk of injury. An example could be muscle weakness or
flexibility.
Describe an example of an overuse injurie for the fascia, tendon, bone and cartilage. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-- 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 ANSWERS-Systemic Pain
What are the 5 stages of Behavior Change? Give an example for each. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
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
Stage 5: Maintenance (adherence to changes) - ex. someone has maintained good fitness habits
What stage can lead you back to pre-contemplation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Relapse
What is the business framework for PTS? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Career options, finance and
capacity, niche and avatars, packaging and pricing, market and lead generation, sales, onboarding and
nurturing, service and system tracking
How do you conduct an informational interview? - CORRECT ANSWERS-You ask questions
related to their professional experience without expectation of a job offer
, How do you determine potential income? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hour Rate ($/hr) x Work
Capacity (the amount you want to work)
What is a niche? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A unique target audience
What is an avatar? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Persona of the ideal client you would like to attract
What is lead generation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The act of identifying and cultivating people
to sell to
Name 3 things to focus on for content marketing. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Education,
motivation, entertainment
The best lead generation strategy creates a "know, like, and trust" factor by - CORRECT
ANSWERS-moving a cold network to a warm network to a hot network
List 3 reasons why it is advantageous for businesses to gain clientele through retention and referrals. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-- Time and capital efficient by not running ads
- Builds your brand and reputation
- Referrals happen quicker therefore less sales time
Name 3 things you can do to avoid negligence and ensure safety as a PTS. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-- Ensure clients have filled out PARQ+ and waivers
- Operate within standards of practice as PTS
- CPR current and up to date
Define Ideal Client Avatar. - CORRECT ANSWERS-The buyer persona or type of person you
want to purchase your services