Basic Exercise

Question 1

Brighton index?

Answer 1

Used to measure flexibility into categories of:

Normal: 1-4 of 9
Hypo mobile: 0/9
Hypermobile: >4/9

Question 2

A patient with a transfemoral amputation cannot sit for longer than?

Answer 2

40 mins

Question 3

What positions should be avoided by TF and TT amputees?

Answer 3

TF: Hip a24 and flexion
TT: prolonger hip/knee flexion, if elevated the knee should be extended.

Question 4

How should a CVA patient’s affected UE be positioned?

Answer 4

Arm, wrist, and thumb in extension. Avoid antagonistic positions for prolonged periods.