GLPTI/ Canfit Pro Theory Exam 2025 QUESTIONS |
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What is an Intrinsic Risk Factor? Give an Example. - (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. - (ANSWER)Factors that affect
a client's physical and psychological status. An example could be temperature or
footwear.
What is PRICE? - (ANSWER)Protect, Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevation
Define what a sign is. - (ANSWER)The resulting effect of the injury.
What are question you could ask to assess symptoms? - (ANSWER)How does the
injury feel?
Define sprain. - (ANSWER)Is an injury to the ligament (muscle to muscle) (ex.
sprained anterior talofibular ligament).
Define strain. - (ANSWER)Is an injury to the tendon (muscle to bone) or muscle
(ex. strained hamstring).
How are overuse injuries caused? - (ANSWER)They are caused by repetitive
loading which leads to the gradual onset of pain/dysfunction over days or weeks.
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How are acute injuries caused? - (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? - (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. -
(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. - (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
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What type of pain occurs specifically because of disease, infection or a medical
condition. - (ANSWER)Systemic Pain
What are the 5 stages of Behavior Change? Give an example for each. -
(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
Stage 5: Maintenance (adherence to changes) - ex. someone has maintained good
fitness habits
What stage can lead you back to pre-contemplation? - (ANSWER)Relapse
What is the business framework for PTS? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)You ask questions
related to their professional experience without expectation of a job offer