Exercise Prescription OSCE

Question 1

Exercise Prescription Requirements

Answer 1

1. Purpose of exercise
2. Demonstrate + describe what you’re meant to feel
3. Watch patient perform few reps, correct trick movements, ask what they feel and where.
4. Watch patient complete full set
5. Watch all sets and ensure good technique
6. Describe at home set up
7. Questions

Question 2

Strength vs Endurance Prescription

Answer 2

Strength
- Reps: 8-12
- Sets: 2-4 with 2-4 mins rest
- Frequency: 2-3 x weekly
- Progress load
- RPE: >6 (hard-very hard)

Endurance
- Reps: 15-20
- Sets: 1-2, with shorter rest
- Frequency: 5-7 x weekly
- Progress reps
- RPE: 3-5 (moderate-hard)

Question 3

Stretch Prescription

Answer 3

30-60 seconds, progress throughout stretch
2-4 times daily
Some discomfort but NO PAIN !