Which of the following is NOT an aspect of progression in rehab?

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of progression in rehab?

• A. Resistance
• B. Complexity
• C. Speed
• D. Flexibility

Answer: (D)

Progression in rehab means gradually increasing the demands placed on the healing tissue or system. The main levers used to drive that progression are increasing resistance (heavier loads), increasing task complexity (more challenging or multi-task activities), and increasing speed (faster movements or higher velocity tasks). Flexibility, while important as a goal and outcome (improving range of motion), isn’t a progression variable. It’s addressed separately through ROM-focused or mobility work rather than by progressively loading or escalating the task demands. So flexibility is not considered an aspect of progression.

Progression in rehab means gradually increasing the demands placed on the healing tissue or system. The main levers used to drive that progression are increasing resistance (heavier loads), increasing task complexity (more challenging or multi-task activities), and increasing speed (faster movements or higher velocity tasks). Flexibility, while important as a goal and outcome (improving range of motion), isn’t a progression variable. It’s addressed separately through ROM-focused or mobility work rather than by progressively loading or escalating the task demands. So flexibility is not considered an aspect of progression.