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3-Minute Step Test Protocol - correct answer✔✔Tools Needed: ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
12 inch step/block
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metronome ||\\|//||
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1. Explain the purpose of the test (to measure the client's aerobic/cardiovascular fitness
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and the ability of their heart to recover after performing 3 minutes of basic step exercise).
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2. Demonstrate and explain the protocol.
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3. Client will step up and down off the 12 inch block for a total of 3 minutes. One foot
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steps up with the cadence, the opposite foot steps up with the cadence. One foot steps
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down with the cadence, the opposite foot steps up with the cadence. Client can alternate
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leading foot. Ask RPE at 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 2:30 minutes using the 1-10 RPE scale.
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After test is completed, have the client sit and take 1 minute HR. Let the client know the
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HR and how it relates to the test (good/poor cardiovascular fitness).
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4. Let client practice with metronome set at 96 bpm.
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Patient completes the test or goes for as long as possible. If client experiences any
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Sit and Reach Test Protocol - correct answer✔✔Tools needed:
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tape measure ||\\|//||
1. Make sure to explain the protocol and demonstrate for the client. (Purpose is to asses
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lower back and hamstring flexibility.) ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
2. Make sure client removes shoes and let them practice.
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, 3. Have client sit down on the ground with their legs right in front of them. Take the tape
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measure and have the client spread their feet 10-12 inches apart. Take the tape measure ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
and line their heels up with 15 inches. Have client sit up with their back, their legs straight
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out, and their feet pointed towards the sky. Once they are lined up correctly, have client
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fold hands on top of each other and reach forward as far as possible. Have the client hold
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their stretch for 1-2 seconds. This should be done 3 times and take the best effort. Tell
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them the result and what it means. ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
Client performs this test to the best of their ability. Do not perform test if client is not able.
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Push-Up Test Protocol - correct answer✔✔Tools Needed: ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
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1. Make sure to explain and demonstrate the protocol.
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2. Make sure to let client practice before starting the test.
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3. Have client decide if they want to do modified or regular push-ups. Have them get in
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position with their hands shoulder width apart. Make sure their body goes all the way to ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
the ground and complete as many push-ups as possible.
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4. Protocol is over whenever client is fatigued or breaks proper form.
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5. Make sure to count out loud for the client.
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6. Tell the client that this an assessment of upper body strength and endurance.
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7. Tell client the number of push ups they completed and tell them you will keep their data
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and reassess in a few months.
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Abdominal Curl Up Test Protocol - correct answer✔✔Tools Needed: ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
measuring tape ||\\|//||
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stop watch ||\\|//||
metronome (50 bpm) ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
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3-Minute Step Test Protocol - correct answer✔✔Tools Needed: ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
12 inch step/block
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metronome ||\\|//||
stop watch ||\\|//||
RPE scale ||\\|//||
1. Explain the purpose of the test (to measure the client's aerobic/cardiovascular fitness
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and the ability of their heart to recover after performing 3 minutes of basic step exercise).
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2. Demonstrate and explain the protocol.
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3. Client will step up and down off the 12 inch block for a total of 3 minutes. One foot
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steps up with the cadence, the opposite foot steps up with the cadence. One foot steps
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down with the cadence, the opposite foot steps up with the cadence. Client can alternate
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leading foot. Ask RPE at 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 2:30 minutes using the 1-10 RPE scale.
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After test is completed, have the client sit and take 1 minute HR. Let the client know the
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HR and how it relates to the test (good/poor cardiovascular fitness).
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4. Let client practice with metronome set at 96 bpm.
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Patient completes the test or goes for as long as possible. If client experiences any
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pain/shortness of breath stop the test. ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
Sit and Reach Test Protocol - correct answer✔✔Tools needed:
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tape measure ||\\|//||
1. Make sure to explain the protocol and demonstrate for the client. (Purpose is to asses
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lower back and hamstring flexibility.) ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
2. Make sure client removes shoes and let them practice.
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, 3. Have client sit down on the ground with their legs right in front of them. Take the tape
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measure and have the client spread their feet 10-12 inches apart. Take the tape measure ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
and line their heels up with 15 inches. Have client sit up with their back, their legs straight
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out, and their feet pointed towards the sky. Once they are lined up correctly, have client
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fold hands on top of each other and reach forward as far as possible. Have the client hold
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their stretch for 1-2 seconds. This should be done 3 times and take the best effort. Tell
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them the result and what it means. ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
Client performs this test to the best of their ability. Do not perform test if client is not able.
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Push-Up Test Protocol - correct answer✔✔Tools Needed: ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
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1. Make sure to explain and demonstrate the protocol.
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2. Make sure to let client practice before starting the test.
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3. Have client decide if they want to do modified or regular push-ups. Have them get in
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position with their hands shoulder width apart. Make sure their body goes all the way to ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
the ground and complete as many push-ups as possible.
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4. Protocol is over whenever client is fatigued or breaks proper form.
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5. Make sure to count out loud for the client.
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6. Tell the client that this an assessment of upper body strength and endurance.
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7. Tell client the number of push ups they completed and tell them you will keep their data
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and reassess in a few months.
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Abdominal Curl Up Test Protocol - correct answer✔✔Tools Needed: ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
measuring tape ||\\|//||
tape
stop watch ||\\|//||
metronome (50 bpm) ||\\|//|| ||\\|//||
