EXERCISE FOR PARKINSON'S TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS

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We use this pre-assessment survey to help us tailor the training to the knowledge and experience of the attendees. We also use assessments to help us improve the trainings in the future. Please answer the questions to the best of your ability today!

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* 1. Parkinson's disease is:

A chronic neurodegenerative disorder involving the progressive loss of dopamine neurons in the brain.

The most common neurodegenerative disorder worldwide.

Caused by genetic risk factors only.

All of the above.

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* 2. The ability of people with Parkinson’s to exercise is affected by:

Motor and non-motor symptoms

Medication side effects and timing

Orthostatic hypotension

All of the above

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* 3. Some of the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s that increase the fall risk for people with the disease include:

Heightened flexibility

Wide base of support

Stooped posture

Low voices

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* 4. People with Parkinson’s have a lower stability margin, especially in backwards movements:

True

False

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* 5. People with Parkinson’s should train:

Only during the early stages of diagnosis when symptoms aren’t noticeable

Most days of the week, for at least an hour

At lower intensity levels

One or two days a week with longs periods of rest in between

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* 6. According to the Parkinson’s Exercise Guidelines, muscle strengthening for people with the disease should focus on extensor muscles.

True

False

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* 7. In a retrospective fall study people with Parkinson’s disease:

Fell less than people with multiple sclerosis but more than people with stroke

Fell less than people with spinal disorders but less than people with epilepsy

Fell more than people with any of the other neurological conditions included in the study

Fell less than people with any of the other neurological conditions in the study

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* 8. Cognition is important for overall mobility and cognitive tasks should be safely added to movements in exercise classes for Parkinson’s.

True

False

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* 9. Adding dual tasks to exercise activities refers to:

Increasing the speed of exercises for more intensity

Adding weights or resistance bands to activities

Alternating between big and small movements during exercises

Increasing the duration of exercises for more intensity

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* 10. During high intensity aerobic sessions for people with Parkinson's, the goal is:

50-60% of the maximum heart rate or 2-4 on the RPE scale

60-70% of the maximum heart rate or 4-5 on the RPE scale

80% of the maximum heart rate or 7-8 on the RPE scale

None of the above