PT Rehab MT3

An easy rhomboid strengthening exercise is _____________. a. lawnmower exercise b. dynamic hug c. scapular squeezes d. shoulder shrugs

c. scapular squeezes

To improve the safety and stabilization of an elderly patient, what exercise can be used to improve quad and gluteal strength? a. straight-leg raise b. lunge c. sit-to-stand d. squats

c. sit-to-stand

_______ is the position in which the talus is equally palpable from its medial and lateral aspect within the subtalar joint.

Subtalar neutral

A patient with increased lumbar lordosis may have weakness of a. calves b. quadriceps c. rectus abdominis d. hip flexors

c. rectus abdominis

According to research, how long should stretches be held for?

15-20 seconds

If there are motion contraindications for the glenohumeral joint, all scapular stabilizaton exercises are contraindicated as well. True False

False

Intrinsic foot exercises are not necessary for an ankle sprain rehabilitation program. True False

False

McConnel taping has been found to be an effective treatment for patellar alignment (T/F)

False

Scapular dyskinesis is a primary cause of subacromial impingement. True False

False

Another name for the back of the foot is a. forefoot b. backfoot c. rearfoot d. midfoot

c. rearfoot

When a force is applied laterally to the knee, what ligament is typically injured?

MCL

Early use of _____ exercises results in better quadriceps strengthening a. open-kinetic chain b. eccentric c. closed-kinetic chainn d. isokinetic

NOT closed-kinetic chain

When performing a standing hip extension with band exercise, which muscle (s) should the patient tighten before extending the hip? a. gluteus medius only b. quadriceps only c. quadriceps and gluteals d. gluteals only

NOT gluteals only

The best exercise for a patellar dislocation includes

a combination of open and closed kinetic chain exercises

If the patella is tilted laterally upon both observation and palpation, this is indicative of tightness of what muscle? a. IT band and vastus lateralis b. gluteus medius c. gluteus maximus d. vastus medialis oblique

a.

You treat a rugby player who lands on the top of his shoulder. What is the most likely injury he sustained? a. AC sprain b. glenohumeral joint dislocation c. SLAP tear d. scapulothoracic

a. AC sprain

Scapular dyskinesis is also called SICK scapula. Which of the following exercises would be the most effective for stabilizing and strengthening the scapula? a. I's, Y's, and T's over a physioball b. standing external rotation with tubing c. shoulder flexion with 3 lb dumbbell d. serratus anterior punches with theraband supine

a. I's, Y's, and T's over a physioball

Which of the following osseous structures has a higher risk for hip dislocation? a. anteversion b. retroversion c. coxa valga d. coxa vera

a. anteversion

When performing a tandem stance exercise the involved foot should be _____ a. behind the univolved foot heel b. in front of the univolved foot toes

a. behind the univolved foot heel

Which of the following osseous structures has a greater risk of osteoarthritis? a. coxa valga b. coxa vera c. retroversion d. anteversion

a. coxa valga

The greatest stresses applied to the shoulder usually occur when the shoulder a. decelerates through a motion b. accelerates through a motion c. starts to accelerate through a motion d. is in the preparatory phase of a motion

a. decelerates through a motion

Entrapment of the obturator nerve can cause sensory changes in the a. medial thigh b. lateral thigh c. posterior thigh d. lateral ankle

a. medial thigh

A person complaining of pain when reaching overhead has shoulder impingement that will demonstrate where the glenohumeral joint tends to ______________ during upward shoulder motion. a. migrate superiorly b. migrate anteriorly c. move in a limited range of motion d. stay in a scapular plane position

a. migrates superiorly

In a patient with hip flexor tightness syndrome, a common finding or findings would be a. positive Thomas test b. posterior pelvic tilt c. shortened glutes and hamstrings d. decreased firing of scapular muscles

a. positive Thomas test

Scientifically, what is the most effective approach to treating a patient with adhesive capsulitis? a. posterior capsule stretching, grade III or IV joint mobilizations, and use of heat b. PROM c. stretching and grade I joint mobilizations d. stretching only

a. posterior capsule stretching, grade III or IV joint mobilizations, and use of heat

Which of the following stretching exercises should be used for a patient who is lacking full quadriceps ROM six weeks post-injury. a. prolonged knee flexion b. seated knee flexion c. wall slides d. standing knee flexion

a. prolonged

Hallux valgus is commonly associated with excessive a. pronation b. supination

a. pronation

If a patient has forward head posture and rounded shoulders, what muscles are commonly weak? a. rhomboids b. abdominals c. upper trapezius d. pectorals

a. rhomboids

Which of the following exercises would be the best choice for a patient with a pes planus foot? a. short-foot b. resistance-band eversion c. resistance-band dorsiflexion d. toe extensions

a. short-foot

Teaching a patient to perform a standing posterior capsule stretch will help which condition? a. shoulder impingement b. grade 2 acromioclavicular sprain c. shoulder instability d. bicipital tendinopathy

a. shoulder impingement

If restricted, which of the following bones affects plantar flexion to dorsiflexion? a. talus b. cuboid c. metatarsal d. none of the above

a. talus

Which muscles act as a force couple to rotate the scapula upward for efficient elevation of the arm? a. upper trap, lower trap, and serratus anterior b. infraspinatus, supraspinatus, and subscapularis c. upper trap, pectorails major, posterior deltoid d. pectoralis major, levator scapulae, and rhomboids

a. upper trap, lower trap, and serratus anterior

What joint of the shoulder is injured the most? a. acromiclavicular (AC) b. sternoclavicular (SC) c. scapulothoracic (ST) d. glenohumeral (GH)

aNOT c.

A push-up plus exercise is an example of a shoulder ___________________ exercise. rotator cuff stabilization isometric closed kinetic chain open kinetic chain

all I know is it is isotonic

What is the normal range of motion for plantar flexion in the ankle? a. 25° b. 50° c. 20° d. 40°

b. 50°

What percentage of a patient's strength should be returned before implementing plyometric exercises for an ankle sprain? a. 80% b. 90% c. 70% d. 60%

b. 90%

When are the buttocks positioned on the table during the Thomas hip flexors stretch? a. in the middle b. at the end c. at the side d. at the head

b. at the end

A college baseball pitcher is most likely to incur an injury to his throwing shoulder during the a. hard throw to second base b. deceleration phase of pitching c. acceleration phase of pitching d. end of his warm-up pitches

b. deceleration phase of pitching

If a patient presents with 5° flexion contracture on passive motion, and active motion is full to that 5° position, therapeutic exercise should emphasize a. resolution of extensor lag b. end-range extension flexibility c. end-range extension strengthening d. end-range flexion flexibility

b. end-range extension flexibility

What is the mechanism of injury for injuring the calcaneofibular ligament? a. excessive dorsiflexion b. excessive plantar flexion c. excessive eversion d. excessive inversion

b. excessive plantar flexion (wrong)

The rotator cuff works with the deltoid to provide glenohumeral stability during arm elevation. The pectoralis minor, levator scapulae, and rhomboids work together to produce scapular downward rotation. This is called a ________ couple. a. stabilization b. force c. muscle d. strength

b. force

Which hip muscles would be expected to be tight in a patient with lower crossed syndrome? a. hip abductors b. hip flexors c. hip adductors d. hip extensors

b. hip flexors

Which of the following muscles is primarily recruited during the deceleration phase of throwing? a. infraspinatus only b. infraspinatus and teres minor c. serratus anterior d. pectorals

b. infraspinatus and teres minor

Compression of the posterior tibial nerve typically causes pain in the foot ________ a. superiorly b. medially c. laterally d. dorsally

b. medially

The most prevalent location for a quadricep strain is in the ________. a. tendon b. musculotendinous junction c. lateral muscle belly d. middle muscle belly

b. musculotendinous junction

A patient demonstrates excessive supination during stance to swing phase. What condition might this patient develop? a. plantar fasciitis b. peroneal tendonitis c. heel pain d. tarsal tunnel syndrome

b. peroneal tendonitis

How does a patient create motion in the shoulder when performing a pendulum exercise? a. actively moving the shoulder through the range of motion b. relaxes while the clinician performs passive range of motion c. creating momentum from shifting weight between lower extremities d. walking their fingers up the wall

b. relaxes while the clinician performs passive range of motion?

Which of the following causes upward rotation of the scapula on the thorax? a. upper trapezius and rhomboids b. serratus anterior and low trapezius c. low trapezius and rhomboids d. infraspinatus and serratus posterior

b. serratus anterior and low trapezius (upper and lower trap, and serratus ant)

A patient reports that she increased running from two to six miles within a week, and she is now complaining of shin and foot pain. What is most likely to be her problem? a. pes cavus b. shin splints c. stress fracture d. posterior tibialis tendonitis

b. shin splints

When a patient presents with knee extensor lag, which of the following is present? a. weakness in last 45° of knee extension b. weakness in last 15° of knee extension c. abnormal passive flexion d. abnormal passive extension

b. weakness in last 15° of knee extension

Which of the following interventions should be used after soft-tissue and patellar mobilization for a patient who has a patellar dysfunction? a. strengthening the rectus femoris b. strengthening the gluteus maximus c. strengthening the VMO d. posterior glide of tibia on femur

c.

Prolonged use of a sling or immobilization of the arm for more than 4 to 6 weeks can make the shoulder susceptible to developing: a. sprain b. tear c. adhesive capsulitis d. bicipital tendinopathy

c. adhesive capsulitis

Once a patient with an ankle sprain is weight bearing, what exercises should be introduced first in addition to the non-weight bearing exercises? a. machine calf raises b. resistance-band c. balance d. toe raises

c. balance

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the postinjury strength of the quadriceps? a. edema b. abnormal gait c. fear d. pain

c. fear

Which muscle group should be strengthened to prevent anterior tibial translation in an ACL deficient knee? a. quadriceps b. calf c. hamstrings d. hip flexors

c. hamstrings

What is the effect of tightness in the Achilles tendon? a. increased supination during stance phase b. increased inversion during swing phase c. increased pronation during stance phase d. increased supination during swing phase

c. increased pronation during stance phase

What type of machine can be utilized in the active phase of ankle rehabilitation? a. calf machine b. stationary bike c. isokinetic machine d. treadmill

c. isokinetic machine (wrong)

Which muscle is responsible for "unlocking" the knee when moving from full extension into flexion? a. gastrocnemius b. biceps femoris c. popliteus d. semitendinosus

c. popliteus

What should be tightened before performing a lunge? a. hip flexors and hamstrings b. quads and hamstrings c. quads and buttocks d. quads and gastrocs

c. quads and buttocks

Of the following, which lateral rotation exercise position is the easiest, based on arm position and the pull of gravity? a. side-lying with the arm at the side with a towel roll between the 90° flexed elbow and the torso b. standing with the shoulder at 90° abduction and elbow at 90° flexion c. standing with the arm at the side with a towel roll between the 90° flexed elbow and the torso d. seated with the upper arm resting on a table at 90° abduction and elbow at 90° flexion

c. standing with the arm at the side with a towel roll between the 90° flexed elbow and the torso?

Which motion may exhibit weakness in a patient with tarsal tunnel syndrome? a. dorsiflexion b. eversion c. toe flexion d. toe extension

c. toe flexion (toe flexor and abductor hallucis weakness)

What is a likely cause of pes cavus? a. congenital issues b. wearing shoes with an arch support c. wearing high heels d. wearing unsupported shoes

c. wearing high heels

To stretch the infraspinatus muscle, the clinician should pull the patient's arm _______________________. a. into flexion b. behind the back c. over the head d. across the anterior body

d. across the anterior body

Problems commonly associated with pes cavus include a. hammertoe b. stress fracture c. corns d. all of above

d. all of above

A patient demonstrates excessive pronation from stance to swing phase. What condition might this patient develop? a. tarsal tunnel syndrome b. plantar fasciitis c. heel pain d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Codman's exercise would help which of the following patients? a. Rotator cuff tear b. shoulder impingement c. glenohumeral osteoarthritis d. all of the above

d. all of the above

The sciatic nerve is located a. beneath the piriformis muscle b. occasionally through the piriformis c. through the sciatic notch d. all of the above

d. all of the above

What issue(s) should be addressed as part of the scapular dyskinesis rehabiltation program? a. inferior joint capsule tightness b. core stabilization c. posture d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following is a predisposing factor for patellar subluxation or dislocation? a. increased Q-angle and wider pelvis b. improper position of patella and weakness in VMO c. shallow lateral femoral condyle d. all of the above

d. all of the above

In addition to the pectoralis major, a doorway stretch can be used to stretch the ______________________. a. inferior capsule b. superior capsule c. posterior capsule d. anterior capsule

d. anterior capsule

What type of biceps strengthening exercises should be performed for biceps tendinopathy? a. isokinetic b. concentric c. isometric d. eccentric

d. eccentric

Which of the following muscles stabilizes the hip posteriorly? a. quadriceps b. gluteus maximus only c. iliopsoas d. gluteus maximus and hamstrings

d. gluteus maximus and hamstrings (laterally is glut med and min)

Which muscle must provide a counterbalance force to hold the weight (CoM) of the pelvis , trunk, and head level and over the single supporting limb during ambulation? a. adductor longus b. gluteus maximus c. tensor fasciae latae d. gluteus medius

d. gluteus medius

Which shoulder mobility exercises can be initiated when stretching activities are contraindicated? a. isometric activities b. PIR exercises c. PNF exercises d. pendulum exercises

d. pendulum exercises

Which of the following muscles is innervated by the sciatic nerve? a. gluteus medius b. latissimus dorsi c. gluteus maximus d. piriformis

d. piriformis

A patient with scapular dyskinesis will present with their scapula in which malposition? a. retracted and medially rotated b. protracted and laterally rotated c. retracted and laterally rotated d. protracted and medially rotated

d. protracted and medially rotated

A patient is complaining of pain in his distal Achilles tendon that started after a vigorous five-mile hike. What is another condition that is often mistaken for Achilles tendinopathy? a. plantar fasciitis b. achilles tears c. syndesmosis sprain d. retrocalcaneal bursitis

d. retrocalcaneal bursitis

Which of the following is a reason for a limb-length discrepancy? a. head-forward posture b. foot supination c. ankle sprain d. rotated sacroiliac joint

d. rotated sacroiliac joint

What specific group of stretches can be used to improve the mobility of the posterior capsule in throwers? a. codman's b. active c. wand d. sleeper

d. sleeper

The site of Achilles tendinopathy is usually at the insertion on the calcaneus. (T/F)

false

Side raise exercise recruits the supraspinatus and medial deltoid in what plane of motion?

frontal

The hip joint's close-packed position is described as

full extension, abduction, and medial rotation

iSupination of the foot in the open kinetic chain results from a combination of _____ at the talocalcaneal joint a. plantar flexion, abduction, and eversion b. dorsiflexion, adduction, and inversion c. plantar flexion, adduction, and eversion d. dorsiflexion, abduction, and inversion

i don't think any of these are correct pretty sure it should be:plantar flexion, adduction, inversion

What joint of the shoulder is injured the most? a. sternoclavicular (SC) b. glenohumeral (GH) c. scapulothoracic (ST) d. acromiclavicular (AC)

maybe b?

Medial rotation of the knee places stress on the ____?

no idea it just said collateral ligaments and that was all the choices

To stretch the supraspinatus muscle, the clinician should pull the patient's arm __________________. into extension above the head behind the back across the chest

not a clue

A patient presenting with a posterior pelvic tilt may demonstrate increased length in which muscle? a. gluteus medius b. quadriceps c. piriformis d. hamstrings

not a.

Supination and pronation occur in which of the following planes? a. sagittal b. reverse c. transverse d. frontal

not a.

Shoulder abduction occurs in which of the following planes? a. sagittal b. transverse c. scapular d. frontal

not c.

When an individual has knee pain that is global and described as "ache" that hurts with stair climbing, running, and curbs, this sounds like what dysfunction?

patellofemoral syndrome (PFS)

To perform a manual strengthening exercise for the serratus anterior, the patient is supine with the shoulder flexed 120°-150°, then the patient _________ and the clinician ____________.

pushes up pushes down

Pes cavus can develop?

stress fractures

A patient should be non-weight bearing with a syndesmosis sprain until they are pain-free (T/F)

true

Alphabet exercises can be used for improving mobility and proprioception (T/F)

true

Because the moment arm from a cane to the fulcrum of motion (weak hip) is longer than the moment arm of the body's center of mass, force transmitted through cane is relatively small (T/F)

true

Both high arches and pronation can lead to plantar fasciitis (T/F)

true

If the patient is unable to lift extremity against gravity, they should flex the knee to shorten the resistance moment-arm length. (T/F)

true

Mobilizing the thoracic spine may improve shoulder range of motion. (T/F)

true

Stretching should occur in the subtalar neutral position for plantar fasciitis. (T/F)

true

The scapular stabilizers should be set isometrically before performing a glenohumeral exercise above 90° of elevation. (T/F)

true