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