As You Develop Progressions of Exercise Programs for Varied Patients

Multiple Choice

As you develop progressions of exercise programs for varied patients, which of the following describes the appropriate use of plyometric drills?

A) Pediatric programs should include plyometric drills because they are fun to perform and will engage the patient in functional activities.
B) Patients with unstable joints should perform plyometric drills early in the course of therapy to challenge firing of antagonistic muscle groups.
C) Every patient on a strengthening program should progress to plyometric drills during the return-to-function phase of rehabilitation.
D) Patients in advanced phases of rehabilitation should be trained to return to high-demand functional activities and sports