Activator Course for Parkinson's 2022

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Review all answers before selecting an answer as you can't change your selection. In which of the following situations would you recommend the ACTIVATOR technique rather than the Urban Poling technique?

A) limited balance

B) weight management is the primary goal

C) progressive neurological condition

D) post hip and knee surgery (WBT with assessment)

E) less active older adult

F) all of the above

H) a, c, d & e

What are the 4 steps of the ACTIVATOR technique?

a) 1)Stand tall and place your elbows at your sides at a 90-degree angle. Ensure the poles are always completely vertical. 2) Step forward with the poles and walk in the same manner as regular walking: swing your right arm forward (with your elbow bent at 90 degrees) as your left foot steps forward. Keep the poles vertical and in front of your body at all times. 3) Be sure that your upper arms swing forward and backward from the shoulders (not elbows) like pendulums. 4)Press down on the Ledge with the outside edge of your hand to engage your upper body and core muscles and to increase your stability and balance.

b) 1) Keep your arms straight and maintain the poles on a diagonal angle. 2) Step forward with the poles and walk in the same manner as regular walking: swing your right arm forward as your left foot steps forward. 3) Be sure that your upper arms swing forward and backward from the shoulders (not elbows) like pendulums. 4) Press down on the Ledge with the outside edge of your hand to engage your upper body and core muscles and to increase your stability and balance.

Which of the following features of the ACTIVATOR poles were developed specifically to increase effectiveness and safety for rehabilitation?

a) thin handle with strap, carbide steel tips, twist lock system and bell-shaped tips

b) wide ledge instead of strap, ergonomic handle, 3 anti-vibration features, button lock system and bell shaped tips

c) thin handle, button lock system, 3 anti-vibration features, carbide steel tips, boot shaped tips

d) none of the above

What is the per-pole, weight-bearing capacity of the ACTIVATOR poles and the recommended maximum user weight?

A) 90 lb per pole weight bearing capacity and 200 lb is the maximum user weight.

B) 150 lb per pole weight bearing capacity and 225 lb is the maximum user weight.

C) 200 lb per pole weight bearing capacity and 250 lb is the maximum user weight.

When would you prescribe the urban poling technique?

a) Early stages of neurological conditions – for increased gait speed, arm swing, fitness activity or increased walking tolerance

b) Poor balance

c) Cardiac rehab, obesity and diabetes for weight management and to provide a greater cardiovascular workout (the client does not have balance issues)

d) Progressing the client to a higher intensity exercise

e) A, C and D

f) All of the above

What is one of the steps of the urban poling technique?

a) the arm is straight and the poles are maintained in diagonal position

b) the elbow is bent and the poles are maintained in a vertical position

c) the arm is straight and the poles are maintained in vertical position

When would a client be contraindicated for using poles or when should the poles only be used under the assessment/supervision/assistance of a rehab professional?

a. Ataxia

b. Poor co-ordination

c. Acute stages of STI

d. Mid to Later stages of neurological conditions

e. Physical/visual neglect with a stroke

f. Walker user

g. Limited vision

h. Limited judgement or insight

i. Post surgery

j. History of aggressive behavior

k. All of the above

What are some benefits of using poles for seated and standing exercises?

a) Improved trunk control and posture, exercise becomes more abstract, increased ROM, bigger movements and bilateral movement

b) Improved trunk control and posture, exercise becomes more concrete, increased ROM, bigger movements and bilateral movement

c) Improved trunk control and posture, exercise becomes more concrete, increased ROM, bigger movements and bilateral movement. Increased adherence to home exercise programs

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