C. Review of Dysfunction and Designing an Appropriate Exercise Program 1. General condition of the musculoskeletal system - strength, flexibility, muscle balance, postural alignment, etc. Wand exs., finger ladder, pulleys, etc. 2. Allows the therapist to personally control the amount of resistance given to the patient. Then mechanical resistance exercises 1.
Mechanical resistance replaces manual resistance so the pt.
Imposed Demands b. Exercises that emphasize the speed, intensity, type of contraction and the part of the range that matches the requirements and demands of a specific functional activity.