A Physical Therapist Is Working with a 38 Year-Old Man

Multiple Choice

A physical therapist is working with a 38 year-old man in an inpatient rehabilitation setting who was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) 4 weeks ago.He presents with moderate weakness in bilateral lower extremities.Which of the following progressive resistive exercise (PRE) prescriptions for the proximal hip muscles is most appropriate for this patient with special consideration to avoid overwork weakness? Note: 1 RM = 1 repetition max

A) Two sets of 4 to 5 repetitions at 30% of 1 RM with 5 minute rest between sets
B) One set 5 to 8 repetitions at 50% 1 RM with 4 second rest between repetitions
C) Two sets of 10 to 12 repetitions at 80% 1 RM,with 2 minute rest between sets
D) One set of 13 to 15 repetitions at 70% of 1 RM,with 30 second rest between repetitions