CAT projects Flashcards
True/False: Literature has shown strong evidence for good inter-clinician and intra-clinician reliability for force application during mobilizations
(Shelby)
False
When compared to experienced physiotherapists, student therapists with no clinical experience apply _________ and _______ during joint mobilizations
a. Higher force magnitudes; slower oscillations
b. Lower force magnitudes; slower oscillations
c. Higher force magnitudes; faster oscillations
d. Lower force magnitudes; faster oscillations
(Shelby)
B
A _______ applied force during cervical mobilization is more effective in decreasing stiffness and rest pain.
(Shelby)
higher/greater
In the systematic review conducted in 2014, which of the following showed poor to fair reliability?
a. Inter-clinician force amplitude
b. Inter-clinician mean applied force
c. Intra-clinician mean applied force
d. Intra-clinician max peak force
(Shelby)
A
True/False: There is room for improvement in both inter-clinician and intra-clinician reliability during joint mobilizations.
(Shelby)
True
What functional test does the IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee) use as an outcome measure?
(Tamara)
Single hop test
Regarding the systematic review, Clinician-friendly lower extremity physical performance measures in athletes: a systematic review of measurement properties and correlation with injury, part 1. The tests for knee function including the hop tests, what physical performance measure displayed good evidence for all of the categories tested?
(Tamara)
None of them
Which functional test (though not statistically significant) was included in the best fit model for predicting changes in functional outcomes?
(Tamara)
Triple Jump
What is 1 indication for future research regarding functional outcome measures and PFPS?
(Tamara)
Better quality research studies OR use of PFPS as the knee pathology OR a better definition of the diagnosis of PFPS
What is the most common pathology used in the evaluation of functional outcome measures in the knee?
(Tamara)
ACL repair/deficiency
Name the 2 muscles that make up the deep neck flexors
Molly
Longus capitis and Longus Colli
What is the main function of the deep neck flexors?
Molly
Stabilization of the c-spine
Based on the research presented, which exercise method produced the most effective results for decreasing neck pain and disability?
(Molly)
A combination of conventional neck exercise and deep neck flexor training using pressure biofeedback (CCFT)
Name potential factors that may increase the risk for developing neck pain.
(Molly)
a. Chronic forward head posture
b. females more likely than males
c. increased screen time
d. trauma/microtrauma
e. occupational factors (office workers, teachers, students)
f. etc
How can injury to the deep neck flexors create neck pain?
Molly
Activities of the deep neck flexor muscles are impaired in patients with neck pain, which leads to abnormal synergy patterns with superficial neck musculature and improper alignment of the cervical spine segments which can lead to the development of forward head posture and pain
True/False: There is good evidence showing that asymmetries in dorsiflexion and predict future risk of injury. (Sam)
False
True/False: Gender plays a role in amount/norms of ankle dorsiflexion. (Sam)
False
How many degrees more dorsiflexion to people less than 30 years old have compared to those greater than 30 years old? (Sam)
about 2.9*
Which group of people tend to have decreased dorsiflexion? a.Healthy men that are 25 years old b.Women with chronic ankle instability c. Healthy women that are 25 years old d.Marathon runners (Sam)
b.Women with chronic ankle instability
What compensatory maneuver may occur at the STJ if there is a lack of dorsiflexion at the ankle?
(Sam)
Pronation
Tue/False: There is a standard amount of force application for different mobilization grades. (Kristen)
False
True/ False: The device used to determine stiffness of the shoulder joint is transferable to other joints?
(Kristen)
True
What was used to determine the rate of mobilization in the descriptive study on objective assessment of joint stiffness? a. drum b. metronome c. Bee Gees song (Kristen)
b. metronome
Which mobilization produced the most consistent force production in the cadaver study? a. A-P glides b. P-A glides c. Inferior glides (Kristen)
a. A-P glides
What were some limitations to the cadaver study on shoulder mobilizations? (3)
(Kristen)
- only one cadaver used
- passive elevation was supplied by the therapists
- not generalizable to patients with pathologies
What are four examples of single-joint exercises for the upper extremity?
(Evan)
pretty much any OKC shoulder exercise
After failure of conservative treatment for a shoulder impingement, can an exercise program
prevent the need for surgery?
(Evan)
yep
What are some exercises people can do to reduce their chronic neck or shoulder pain caused by
repetitive movements required by their work?
(Evan)
the ones from the article I used: shldr shrugs, shldr flexion, scaption, prone horizontal abduction
Why is research on the benefits of single-joint exercises important? (Evan)
the answer for this one is pretty much whatever you want it to be
Is simply following the suggestion to ‘remain physically active’ enough to significantly reduce
chronic neck or shoulder pain?
(Evan)
no
What are the 3 types of foot-strike pattern a runner may have?
(Taylor)
Rear-foot strike
· Mid-foot strike
· Fore-foot strike
What does GRF stand for? What is it?
Taylor
Ground Reaction Force
· Your foot impacts the ground with a certain amount of force every time you land, which is counteracted by an equal and opposite amount of force applied by the ground to your foot. This equal and opposite force is known as the ground reaction force.
What is the difference between GRF when comparing rear foot strikers with fore foot strikers?
(Taylor)
Rear foot strikers generate rapid high impact peak, while forefoot strikers cause no clear marked impact peak
Runners who habitually rearfoot strike have significantly _______ rates of repetitive stress injuries than those who mostly forefoot strike.
(Taylor)
Higher
Anterior initial foot contact decreases the initial GRF, which is a potential method to reduce ___________ injuries, but further research is needed to prove its injury prevention claims so that runners are not merely increasing risk for __________,
(Taylor)
Knee joint injuries (blank one)
· Foot and ankle injuries (blank two)
What are three self-report surveys is most commonly used to determine functional perceptions in people with osteoarthritis.
(Sharlene)
Global Rating Scale (GRS)
Short Form-36 (PCS)
Knee Outcome Survey (KOS)
What are 3 functional tests is most commonly used to determine functional capacity in people with osteoarthritis?
(Sharlene)
TUG- Timed Up and Go
SCT- Stair Climbing Test
6 minute walk
Which limb should therapists use to determine outcome measures for functional performance and self-reports?
(Sharlene)
Worse limb
What two factors should clinicians take into consideration when deciding on functional ability and expected functional capabilities in people with OA?
(Sharlene)
Length of disease progression & change in functional abilities due to OA
Simultaneous bilateral TKA is a viable alternative to staged bilateral or unilateral TKA. True / false
(Sharlene)
True
What journal did my two articles come from?
A. Journal of Sports Medicine
B. American Journal of Preventative Medicine
C.Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
D. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
(Megan)
B
Name one exclusion criteria used in both articles: A. Women B. Falls C. Duplicate visits D. Infantry soldiers (Megan)
C
Name one type of injury that was in the top 5 injury categories: A. Dislocation B. Overuse C. TBI D. Radiculopathy (Megan)
B
Why is this topic important? A. Increases healthcare costs B. Affects operational readiness C. Results in disabilities D. All of the above (Meagan)
D
T/F We should target our prevention program toward overuse injuries of the lower extremity, overuse injuries of the spine, and lower extremity fractures.
(Megan)
True
True/False: VO2 max during exercise testing is considered the gold standard for assessing cardiopulmonary fitness. (Ben)
True
The six minute walk test is most commonly used to assess patients with which pathologies? A. Cardiopulmonary conditions B. Osteoarthritis C. Knee and hip replacements D. Cerebral palsy (Ben)
A
Research suggests that the six minute walk distance is positively correlated with…
A. 1 Rep max squat strength
B. VO2 max during exercise testing
C. Max sprinting speed
D. Max number of drinks you can have on a Friday night before passing out
(Ben)
B
The six minute walk test may not be an accurate assessment of cardiopulmonary fitness and functioning for higher functioning patients because
A. Differences for more fit patients do not matter
B. It is too challenging a test for some high functioning patients
C. All patients are required to walk during the test, creating a “ceiling effect”
D. High functioning patients get bored during the test and stop trying
(Ben)
C
True /False: More research should be done to compare the six minute walk test to other outcome measures that may have higher “ceilings.”
(Ben)
True
The FMS is a
a. A screening tool to assess a person’s movement patterns help predict possible future injury
b. The only screening tool a physical therapist needs to assess movement imbalances
c. A useless tool that no one should ever use.
d. A screening tool used to assess a person’s static posture.
(Jeremy)
A
True or False: The FMS can predict future injury in military candidates
(Jeremy)
True
The research suggests
a. The FMS alone is the strongest predictor of injury in military members
b. The FMS is not a predictor in injury in the military population
c. The FMS in conjunction with other predictors has a strong relationship to injury prediction
d. All of the above are true
(Jeremy)
C
Which of the following are related to increased risk of injury a. FMS composite score b. Decreased fitness scores c. History of previous injury d. All of the above are correct (Jeremy)
D
In the “crossover hop for distance test”, subjects are instructed to hop \_\_\_\_\_\_ times on a single leg and crossover the line on each top. a. 2 b. 3 c. 5 d. 10 (Lauren)
B
In the single leg vertical jump test, there were significant differences between a. Races b. Age groups c. Genders d. Activity Levels (Lauren)
C
True or False: In the 6-meter timed test, you must hop 6 meters and cross over the center line (from side to side) with every hop.
(Lauren)
False. They hop in a straight line for 6 meters as quickly as possible
How was dominant leg for the hop tests selected for the military studies by Teyhen?
a. The leg you first stand up on after getting out of bed
b. The leg you like to work in the gym more
c. The leg you step forward with first while walking
d. The leg used to kick a kickball
(Lauren)
D
What is the difference between means of men and women on the triple hop test? a. 100 cm b. 144 cm c. 200 cm d. 378 cm (Lauren)
B
The most commonly referenced predictive value for the TUG is: a. 13.5 seconds b. 5 minutes c. 1 minutes d. 45 seconds (David)
A
What are the benefits of using the TUG test in clinic?
a. Cost and time effective, and easy to administer
b. Patient can perform without PT guidance
c. The test requires at least 10 PT’s to administer
d. All of the above
(David)
A
True or False: The Timed up and Go test has great specificity and great sensitivity.
(David)
False
Which of following best describes the TUG test: a. Predicts falls b. It is an imaging test c. Only used by SLP and OT’s d. Predicts heart failure (David)
A
he TUG test should: a. NOT be used in isolation b. Be used with children only c. Be used to diagnose psychological disorder d. Replace all fall screening tests (David)
A
T/F Isolated joint exercises requires coordination between multiple muscle groups.
(Brittney)
False
T/F Training to increasing strength and height are both ways of enhancing athletic performance.
(Brittney)
False
T/F When training to compete in a heavy lifting squat competition multi joint training is the only method that will increase performance.
(Brittney)
False
T/F When training an athlete to increase jump height multi joint exercise will give the athlete the largest increase in jump height.
(Brittney)
True
T/F Muscle activation is always highest in single joint exercises.
(Brittney)
False
Name 5 commonly used physical performance tests
Delia
- 6-minute walk test
- Time-Up-And-Go
- Timed stair tests (ascent, descent, both)
- Sit-to-stand test
- Four –square step test
Optional: - self-selected walking velocity (on level or uneven terrain)
Name three critical aspects to be considered in the standardization of Timed Stair Test:
(Delia)
Few options:
- # of stairs or stair length;
- each stair’s height
- Total rise
- Consistent instructions to perform the test as fast as safely possible, to touch every step and to use the handrail for balance only
Name three potential limiting factors for performance on a Timed Stair Test:
(Delia)
- Musculoskeletal strength
- Balance
- Joint ROM
Is there normative data available for the Timed Stair Test in the general young healthy population? Which age group benefits of normative data for this test?
(Delia)
NO; over 65 yr.
Name three statistical properties investigated/tested when developing a measurement instrument like: scales, questionnaires, performance tests etc.
(Delia)
- Validity
- Reliability
- Responsiveness to change / Minimal Detectable Change (MDC)
T/F – CKC exercises have no effect on the neuromuscular control of the upper extremity.
(Tim)
False
When CKC exercises are performed with the uninvolved arm, how is the involved arm affected?
a. Not at all
b. Has decreased neuromuscular control/stability
c. Has increased neuromuscular control/stability
d. All of the above
(Tim)
c. Has increased neuromuscular control/stability
What effect does CKC training have on strength and power of the upper extremity when compared to OKC training on the upper extremity? a. Greater increase b. Decreases c. No change d. Similar changes (Tim)
d. Similar changes
Based on findings of benefits of CKC exercises on the upper extremity, when would be the best time in the rehabilitation process them? a. Closer to discharge b. In the initial phases c. At any time d. Never (Tim)
b. In the initial phases
T/F – CKC exercises on the upper extremity can reduce rehab time and risk of reinjury, by focusing on the uninvolved arm to create carryover into the involved arm.
(Tim)
True
The composite FMS score of ____ is associated with an increased risk of injury
A. 15
B. less than 14
C. More than 14
D. Less than 17
B
What device can be used to measure kinetics of the knee?
MB
Portable Force Plate
Study comparing ground reaction forces between healthy normal male and female high school athletes found higher ground reaction forces during single leg hop in a. males b. females c. no significant difference (MB)
b. females
When treating PFPS, clinicians currently rely on
a. many reliable and valid measurements as resources
b. subjective measures and anecdotal interventions
c. EMG data and verification of maximum hop on a force place
(MB)
b. subjective measures and anecdotal interventions
True/False Kinetic data measured by a portable force plate may detect a need for a targeted neuromuscular training program to decrease risks of developing PFPS.
(MB)
True
True or False: PFPS may account for approximately 25% of all knee problems.
(MB)
True
True or False: To be included in the systematic review, a study had to include subjects who were over 65 years old.
(Laura)
False
Outcomes of interest in the Neuromuscular training systematic review included all of the following EXCEPT: a. Swelling b. Function scores c. Anthropometrics d. “Giving-way” episodes (Laura)
c. Anthropometrics
In regards to the efficacy of neuromuscular training on reduction of edema in ankle injuries, it was found that: a. Edema increased b. Edema decreased c. There was no effect on edema (Laura)
c. There was no effect on edema
True or False: A limitation of the functional fatiguing protocol was that it did not mimic dynamic throwing.
(Laura)
True
The target force that was used during the internal rotation perturbation study was what percentage of the average max voluntary isometric contraction? a. 20% b. 50% c. 40% d. 30% (Laura)
a. 20%
When looking at UE functional tests that would help predict softball throw for distance, what test has the highest correlation within the 2010 Negrete study?
a.) Underkofler softball throw
b.) Single-Arm Seated Shot Put
c.) Timed Push-Up
d.) Timed Modified Pull Up
e.) Davies Closed Kinetic Chain UE Stability Test
(Rachel)
d.) Timed Modified Pull Up
What is the minimal detectable change for either the timed push up or the modified pull up test?
(Rachel)
2 reps
Despite a weaker correlation to softball throwing distance compared to other tests in the second study, why did the single-arm seated shot put test win out in answering my clinical question: What is/are the best OKC functional test(s) of the UE?
(Rachel)
It was the only OKC test in the comparison.
True or False: Both of the articles presented were former Armstrong studies.
(Rachel)
True
Good functional tests are multifactorial:
a.) Normative values
b.) Easily measurable/feasible
c.) Good sensitivity, specificity and reliability
d.) Calculable minimal detectable change for assessing test-retest values
e.) All of the above
(Rachel)
e.) All of the above
What functional test was determined to be the best predictor of throwing strength?
A. Modified Pull-up
B. Timed Push-up
C. CKCUEST
D. Single Arm Shot-Put Test
(Charlie)A. Modified Pull-up
The Underkofler softball throw for distance allows for how many steps to be taken before throwing?
A. One step
B. Zero Steps
C. Three Steps
D. Two Steps
(Charlie)A. One step
True or False: The research conducted on which functional upper extremity tests were the best predictors of upper extremity open kinetic chain outcomes was compared to a formal gold standard for upper extremity functional tests.
(Charlie)
B. False
What forms of reliability has the CKCUEST been shown to have?
A. Intrareliability
B. Interreliability
C. Both A & B
D. No reliability has been shown.
(Charlie)C. Both A & B
Which shoulder pathologies have had research involving the CKCUEST ?
A. Rotator cuff repairs
B. Shoulder dislocations
C. Shoulder impingement syndrome
D. No pathologies
(Charlie)C. Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
What are mobilizations used for? A. Decrease pain B. Decrease stiffness C. Increase range of motion D. All of the above (Julia)
D. All of the above
What is the gold standard force for a grade 3 mobilization?
A. 150 N
B. 100 N
C. 200 N
D. There is no gold standard for the amount of force used in mobilizations.
(Julia)
D. There is no gold standard for the amount of force used in mobilizations.
What is a large limitation to constructing a treatment table that measures forces using biaxial load cells?
A. The load cells cannot turn “off”, therefore each direction of force is being recorded at all times, and this is vastly different from actually performing manual therapy which is in one direction.
B. The load cells are not accurate at measuring force.
C. The load cells only measure one direction of force at a time.
D. None of the above.
(Julia)
A. The load cells cannot turn “off”, therefore each direction of force is being recorded at all times, and this is vastly different from actually performing manual therapy which is in one direction.
What is a limitation to using a prototype instrument modeled like a hand grip dynamometer in order to measure force during manual therapy?
A. The instrumentation between the therapist and the patient is drastically increased, so the height of the therapist must be much higher than normal.
B. It is hard to consider the use of this device as manual therapy, since there is really no “hands on” treatment.
C. There are no limitations to this study.
D. A and B are correct
(Julia)
D. A and B are correct
Which joint does most research concerning applied forces for manual therapy pertain to? A. The shoulder B. The knee C. The spine D. The elbow (Julia)
C. The spine
What is the difference between a hop and a jump?
Joseph
hop one leg jump 2 legs
What are two muscles that can contribute to jumping or hopping?
(Joseph)
quads, gastroc, soleus, glute max, etc.
How can analysis of LE in propulsive and landing phases help provide patient care?
A. It can be used to help predict injuries
B. It can be used to determine LE strength
C. It can used to determine functional status
D. All of the above
(Joseph)
D. All of the above
Name one joint that can influence ability to jump or hop
Joseph
ankle, knee, hip, etc
True or False- Although LE injuries are very common the prevalence may be decreased with dynamic stability training in patients with deficits
(Joseph)
True
What is not a sign of improvement for shoulder function
a. ROM improved for shoulder abduction
b. DASH score has improved
c. MMT for shoulder flexors is now 5/5.
d. Recent increase in distance walked each day.
(Tyler)
d. Recent increase in distance walked each day.
What does ASES, shoulder outcome measure, stand for?
a. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon score
b. Asian Somatic Elbow Score
c. African Statistical Elbow Shoulder review
d. Asterisks in Shoulder and Elbow scoring
(Tyler)
a. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon score
Which of the following is not a criteria that can be used in determining outcome measure quality
a. Reliability
b. Responsiveness to change
c. Popularity of test among clinicians
d. Validity
(Tyler)
c. Popularity of test among clinicians
Which of these 4 tests analyze more than just the shoulder a. DASH b. SPADI c. SST d. ASES (Tyler)
a. DASH
What is not a reason why patient reported outcome measures are useful?
a. Gives a baseline to compare improvement to
b. They are objective
c. They are a patient’s perspective of themselves
d. Don’t normally take too long to fill out.
(Tyler)
b. They are objective
In the article by Ju-Ying et al. about feedback, what were the two types of feedback compared?
(Candace)
Concurrent and terminal
What were the final forces of the students in the Ju-Ying et al. pertaining to feedback article compared against?
(Candace)
A chosen corresponding criterion grading force
In the study by Ju-Ying et al. pertaining to feedback, which two groups showed a difference in skill acquisition?
(Candace)
Both feedback groups showed a difference compared to those students that did not receive feedback
What were the exclusion criteria for the study by Snodgrass et al. pertaining to feedback?
(Candace)
Treatment for low back pain within the previous year and contraindications to receiving lumbar mobilizations
What type of mobilization was performed in the Snodgrass et al. feedback study on the L3 spinous process?
(Candace)
Posterior-anterior mobilization
In what position did subjects produce the greatest grip strength measurement? a. Splinted flexion : 30 degrees b. Naturally selected position c. Splinted neutral d. Splinted extension: 45 degrees (Brittany)
b. Naturally selected position
What factors can influence isometric strength at the wrist? a. Shoulder position b. Elbow position c. Forearm position d. Wrist position e. All of the above (Brittany)
e. All of the above
True or false: There is a high level of consistency in starting positions and testing protocols between studies involving isometric strength testing at the wrist.
(Brittany)
False
In what position did subjects produce the smallest grip strength measurement? a. Splinted flexion : 30 degrees b. Naturally selected position c. Splinted neutral d. Splinted extension: 45 degrees (Brittany)
a. Splinted flexion : 30 degrees
True or false: The lack of standardization in starting position in regards to isometric strength testing at the wrist is largely due to the fact that the muscles responsible for movement at the wrist are highly complex, often crossing multiple joints.
(Brittany)
True
If a swimmer came into your clinic, what would be the most likely gender and injury? a. Male, ACL rupture b. Female, shoulder impingement c. Female, ACL rupture d. Male, shoulder impingement (Laura Beth)
b. Female, shoulder impingement
Which of these are not a direction tested on YBT-UQ? a. Medial b. Superolateral c. Lateral d. Inferolateral (Laura Beth)
c. Lateral
In the CKCUEST, how did Tucci, et al normalize the data (what is the normalized score)? a. Number of touches b. Touches x BMI c. Touches/ weight d. Touches/ height (Laura Beth)
d. Touches/ height
Which is not a reason why a clinician should use a CKC functional test?
a. ROM and strengthen only gives part of the picture to the injury
b. need the functional tests to show where the biomechanical impairment is in a professional or daily life activities
c. can be a low-cost clinical tool to provide quantitative data about the functional ability and performance of a body segment
d. all of the above are correct
(Laura Beth)
d. all of the above are correct
How do healthy, active, and SIS (subacromincal impingement syndrome) subjects compare during a CKCEUS test?
a. Active has the most touches, healthy is closely behind, and SIS has the least
b. SIS has the most touches, healthy is closely behind, and active has the least
c. Healthy has the most touches, SIS is closely behind, and active has the least
d. Healthy has the most touches, active is closely behind, and SIS has the least
(Laura Beth)
a. Active has the most touches, healthy is closely behind, and SIS has the least
What is the 4th leading cause of death among adults in the United States? a) Cancer b) Heart disease c) Stroke d) Diabetes (Yancie)
c) Stroke
In the study conducted by Kim et al. titled “Effects of progressive body weight support treadmill forward and backward walking training on stroke patients’ affected side lower extremity’s walking ability”, what analyzer did they use to conduct the walking tests? a) OptoGait Walking Analyzer b) CatWalk XT c) ClearGait d) The MotionMonitor (Yancie)
a) OptoGait Walking Analyzer
What is the leading cause of long term disability among adults in the United States? a) Diabetes b) Stroke c) Heart Disease d) Cancer (Yancie)
b) Stroke
What was the formula used to calculate the temporal symmetry index in the studies conducted by Kim et al. and Yang et al.?
a) 3 x [(affected single-limb support – unaffected single-limb support) ÷ (affected single-limb support + unaffected single-limb support)] x 100
b) 3 x [(affected single-limb support – unaffected single-limb support) ÷ (affected single-limb support + unaffected single-limb support)] x 50
c) 2 x [(affected single-limb support – unaffected single-limb support) ÷ (affected single-limb support + unaffected single-limb support)] x 100
d) 2 x [(unaffected single-limb support – affected single-limb support) ÷ (unaffected single-limb support + affected single-limb support)] x 100
(Yancie)
c) 2 x [(affected single-limb support – unaffected single-limb support) ÷ (affected single-limb support + unaffected single-limb support)] x 100
What are the steps of the gait cycle in order?
a) Initial Contact, Loading Response, Mid-Stance, Terminal Stance, Preswing, Initial Swing, Mid-Swing, Terminal Swing
b) Loading Response, Initial Contact, Mid-Stance, Terminal Stance, Preswing, Initial Swing, Mid-Swing, Terminal Swing
c) Initial Contact, Loading Response, Mid-Stance, Terminal Stance, Initial Swing, Preswing, Mid-Swing, Terminal Swing
d) Initial Contact, Loading Response, Terminal Stance, Mid-Stance, Preswing, Initial Swing, Terminal Swing, Mid-Swing
(Yancie)
a) Initial Contact, Loading Response, Mid-Stance, Terminal Stance, Preswing, Initial Swing, Mid-Swing, Terminal Swing
In the exercise intervention group of the STOMPS (strengthening and optimal movement for painful shoulders) study, participants were instructed to perform ____reps for hypertrophy exercises and _____reps for endurance exercises.
(Rebecca)
first blank: 8 second blank: 15
What was the primary outcome measure in the STOMPS study?
Rebecca
Wheelchair users shoulder pain index (WUSPI)
In the STOMPS study, the subjective quality of life scale increased by ____ following intervention for the exercise group.
(Rebecca)
10%
True or False: In the progressive resistance exercise RCT on shoulder pain, there was significant improvement in physical function, social function, emotional role limitation, and mental health on the short form 36 outcome measure.
(Rebecca)
True
What shoulder motions were performed in the progressive resistance exercise group that aimed at reducing shoulder pain?
(Rebecca)
Flexion, extension, internal rotation, and external rotation
What is the primary source of disability in the US Military?
Teresa
MSKI
True or False. Most of MSKIs that occur in the military are preventable?
(Teresa)
True
What is the primary cause of MSKI in the military?
Teresa
Physical training
True of False. Females are more prone to MSKI than males.
Teresa
True
True or False. Non-combat injuries occur more often than combat injuries.
(Teresa)
True
True/False: There is a substantial amount of evidence based research on the use of kinseio tape in people with shoulder pain.
(Stefanie)
False
Kinesio tape was developed by a what type of clinician a. a physical therapist b. a chiropractor c. a physician d. a house wife (Stefanie)
b. a chiropractor
True or False: When paired with an exercise program, kinesio tape was as effective as manual therapy at reducing pain during activity in subjects with subacromial impingement syndrome.
(Stefanie)
True
Kinesio tape may be effective at increasing pain free AROM a. Immediately after application b. 3 days later c. 6 days later d. never (Stefanie)
a. Immediately after application
True or False: When paired with an exercise program, kinesio tape was more effective than manual therapy at reducing pain at night
(Stephanie)
True
An erect landing position results in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ground reaction forces compared to a flexed landing position. a. Increased b. decreased c. the same (Chris)
a. Increased
True or False: 2D analysis of your patient, using Dartfish software or a comparable software, is a relevant tool to evaluate your patients landing mechanics.
(Chris)
True
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the most dominant predictor of knee moments during landing. a. hip flexion b. ankle dorsiflexion c. ankle plantarflexion (Chris)
a. hip flexion
Post-fatigue, Knee valgus angles during landing are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ with unanticipated landings. a. increased b. decreased c. same as pre-fatigue (Chris)
a. increased
Post-fatigue, knee internal rotation during landing is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ with unanticipated landings. a. increased b. decreased c. same as pre-fatigue (Chris)
a. increased
What was Sara’s CAT topic about? a. Smartphone/tablet apps b. Chipmunks c. Speed in runners d. Wrist mechanics (Sara)
a. Smartphone/tablet apps
What popular smartphone/tablet app was included in a study Sara presented? a. Hopping Beans b. Coach’s eye c. Dartfish d. Ubersense (Sara)
b. Coach’s eye
What clinical question was Sara trying to answer with her CAT?
a. Are there strength differences in specific muscles between sexes in swimmers?
b. Can a video based motion analysis smartphone/tablet app be used to determine release angle in patients with painful shoulders performing the Single-arm Seated Shot Put Test?
c. Are trees still green when it is dark?
d. Can force plates be used to determine vertical jump height?
(Sara)
b. Can a video based motion analysis smartphone/tablet app be used to determine release angle in patients with painful shoulders performing the Single-arm Seated Shot Put Test?
What did the evidence suggest was the most important limiting factor in the use of video based motion analysis apps to determine joint angle?
a. The frames per second (FPS) of the camera on the device the app is loaded on; HIGHER is better.
b. The frames per second (FPS) of the camera on the device the app is loaded on; LOWER is better.
c. The app feature that allows you to add emoticons to the screen after selecting the frame you want.
d. The effect the app has on the battery life of the device it is loaded on.
(Sara)
a. The frames per second (FPS) of the camera on the device the app is loaded on; HIGHER is better.
What new handheld device was suggested as an improvement to the devices capable of only 30-120 frames per second (FPS) that were tested in the smartphone/tablet app studies Sara presented? a. iPhone 6 b. Vicon 3D analysis system c. Super phone 5 d. SPSS 21.0 (Sara)
a. iPhone 6
All of the following are causes of shoulder impingement syndrome EXCEPT? a. RTC weakness b. A FOOSH injury c. Curved/hooked acromion d. Postural dysfunction (Jordan)
b. A FOOSH injury
What was the positioning used for soft tissue mobilization (STM) and PNF?
a. Prone with the arm at 90/90
b. Supine with the arm by their side
c. Supine with the shoulder abducted to 45, elbow flexed to 90 and externally rotated to 20-25 degrees
d. Seated with the arm resting on a table
(Jordan)
c. Supine with the shoulder abducted to 45, elbow flexed to 90 and externally rotated to 20-25 degrees
Which of the following was NOT one of the 4 intervention groups when looking at the comparison of manual therapy techniques with therapeutic exercise?
a. Exercise-only
b. Exercise with glenohumeral mobilizations
c. Exercise with MWM technique
d. Exercise followed by electrical stimulation
(Jordan)
d. Exercise followed by electrical stimulation
What does MWM stand for? a. Mobilizations with movement b. Monday wrestle mania c. Manipulation with movement d. Multiple ways of moving (Jordan)
a. Mobilizations with movement
True/False: A multimodal approach seems to be the most beneficial form of treatment for patients with SIS.
(Jordan)
True
True or False: There is an established link between repetitive work and chronic muscle pain.
(Hawley)
True
True or False: There is a small but significant decrease in oxygen saturation of the trapezius during low-level work in females with and without trap pain.
(Hawley)
True
True or False: When measuring oxygen saturation of the traps, it is unclear whether deficits are due to decreased delivery or increased uptake.
(Hawley)
True
True or False: Both oxygen saturation and blood flow decreased significantly in all parts of the trapezius muscle during a prolonged computer task.
(Hawley)
True
True or False: Oxygen saturation of the middle trap is significantly lower in those with trapezius myalgia than those without.
(Hawley)
True
What muscle is the key dynamic stabilizer against elbow valgus motion? a. FDS b. FCU c. ECRL d. PT (Jon)
b. FCU
What isokinetic speed is functional for throwing? a. 90 deg/sec b. 180 deg/sec c. 60 deg/sec d. >300 deg/sec (Jon)
d. >300 deg/sec
What phase of throwing does ulnar collateral ligament injury primarily occur? a. Wind up b. Follow- through c. Deceleration d. Late-cocking and Acceleration (Jon)
d. Late-cocking and Acceleration
