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ISSA PTR253 Exercise Therapy Exam Study Guide
2025 | Corrective Exercise, Injury Prevention, and
Rehabilitation Training Review
Prepare for your ISSA PTR253 Exercise Therapy Exam with this 2025 comprehensive guide.
Master exercise assessment, injury recovery, corrective strategies, and therapeutic program
design. Includes practice questions, key terms, and detailed explanations aligned with the ISSA
Exercise Therapy certification objectives.
• ISSA PTR253 Exercise Therapy Exam 2025
• Exercise Therapy certification test
• ISSA Exercise Therapy study guide
• Corrective exercise exam
Which of the following statements is false regarding obesity?
A. Avoid exercising in hot climates
B. High intensity exercise is optimal
C. Watch heart rates and blood pressure
D. Do not go on crash diets
E. none of the above - ANSWER-B. High intensity exercise is optimal
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When exercising, it is very important for diabetics to be extra cautious with what part of their body?
A. Hands
B. Chest
C. Feet
D. Legs
E. None of the above - ANSWER-C. Feet
Which of the following is not a type of heart disease?
A. Angina Pectoris
B. Hypotension
C. Atherosclerosis
D. Congestive heart failure
E. None of the above - ANSWER-B. Hypotension
True or False: It is better to do 5 minutes of gentle exercise daily pain free than to do 30 minutes of hard
vigorous exercise three times a week and be sore. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following is a good outside-class activity to reduce stress?
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A. Developing a good nutritional program
B. Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation
C. Individual counseling
D. Therapeutic massage
E. All of the above - ANSWER-E. All of the above
True or False: Asthma is classified as a reversible obstructive airway disease. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following is true for clients with hypertension?
A. If BP > 160/90mm Hg, consult with client's physician prior to exercise
B. Avoid heavy resistance training
C. Instruct Clients to hold their breath, as this lowers blood pressure
D. A and B
E. All of the above - ANSWER-D. A and B
True or False: High blood pressure is called hypotension. - ANSWER-False
Bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema are common conditions grouped under which disease?
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A. Heart disease
B. Hypertension
C. COPD (Chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease)
D. Hypotension
E. None of the Above - ANSWER-C. COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
True or False: When working with an individual with hypertension, emphasize muscular endurance
versus strength. - ANSWER-True
True or False: Being overweight or obese can be a contributing factor in causing knee, hip and ankle
problems. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following is a common health problem seen in the cardiovascular system among older
adults?
A. Hypertension
B. Angina
C. Congestive heart failure
D. Arteriosclerosis
E. All of the above - ANSWER-E. All of the above
ISSA PTR253 Exercise Therapy Exam Study Guide
2025 | Corrective Exercise, Injury Prevention, and
Rehabilitation Training Review
Prepare for your ISSA PTR253 Exercise Therapy Exam with this 2025 comprehensive guide.
Master exercise assessment, injury recovery, corrective strategies, and therapeutic program
design. Includes practice questions, key terms, and detailed explanations aligned with the ISSA
Exercise Therapy certification objectives.
• ISSA PTR253 Exercise Therapy Exam 2025
• Exercise Therapy certification test
• ISSA Exercise Therapy study guide
• Corrective exercise exam
Which of the following statements is false regarding obesity?
A. Avoid exercising in hot climates
B. High intensity exercise is optimal
C. Watch heart rates and blood pressure
D. Do not go on crash diets
E. none of the above - ANSWER-B. High intensity exercise is optimal
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When exercising, it is very important for diabetics to be extra cautious with what part of their body?
A. Hands
B. Chest
C. Feet
D. Legs
E. None of the above - ANSWER-C. Feet
Which of the following is not a type of heart disease?
A. Angina Pectoris
B. Hypotension
C. Atherosclerosis
D. Congestive heart failure
E. None of the above - ANSWER-B. Hypotension
True or False: It is better to do 5 minutes of gentle exercise daily pain free than to do 30 minutes of hard
vigorous exercise three times a week and be sore. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following is a good outside-class activity to reduce stress?
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A. Developing a good nutritional program
B. Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation
C. Individual counseling
D. Therapeutic massage
E. All of the above - ANSWER-E. All of the above
True or False: Asthma is classified as a reversible obstructive airway disease. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following is true for clients with hypertension?
A. If BP > 160/90mm Hg, consult with client's physician prior to exercise
B. Avoid heavy resistance training
C. Instruct Clients to hold their breath, as this lowers blood pressure
D. A and B
E. All of the above - ANSWER-D. A and B
True or False: High blood pressure is called hypotension. - ANSWER-False
Bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema are common conditions grouped under which disease?
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A. Heart disease
B. Hypertension
C. COPD (Chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease)
D. Hypotension
E. None of the Above - ANSWER-C. COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
True or False: When working with an individual with hypertension, emphasize muscular endurance
versus strength. - ANSWER-True
True or False: Being overweight or obese can be a contributing factor in causing knee, hip and ankle
problems. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following is a common health problem seen in the cardiovascular system among older
adults?
A. Hypertension
B. Angina
C. Congestive heart failure
D. Arteriosclerosis
E. All of the above - ANSWER-E. All of the above
