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Clinical Science Flashcards

1
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Order of Stance Phase:

A 
Initial Contact (heel strike)
Load Response (foot flat)
Mid stance (push off)
Terminal Stance (acceleration)
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Swing Phase:

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Pre -Swing (toe off)
Mid swing (swing through)
Terminal swing (deceleration)
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3
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What disease can case all types of gait pathology?

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Cerebral Palsy

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What is Erb’s Palsy

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Traction injury to upper brachial plexus
C5 - C6 nerve root
Waiter’s tip
(Shoulder Add and int rot, elbow EXT, wrist and finger FLX)

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5
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What runs under the 5th Metatarsal (styloid process of foot)?

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ABductor Digiti Minimi

Fibularis Longus

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6
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How is Osteoporosis Diagnosed?

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X-rays (densitometry)
Heel ultrasound (check bone density)
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7
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How is Hyper Tension diagnosed?

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Blood pressure reading
Above 140/90
On 2 - 3 occasions during a 4 week period

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8
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What’s the function of a Halo?

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To stabilize the cervical spine after a traumatic injury to the neck/spinal injury

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9
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Define a Cohort Study

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Observational Study / developing evidence

Outcome has not yet occurred
Members are observed for a long period of time

High Attrition

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10
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A review of literature and hypotheses:

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An Abstract

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11
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CI for contact dermatitis:

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No work over affected areas (open lesions, blisters)

irritating substances are avoided

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12
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CI for psoriasis:

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Massage is NOT CI’d UNLESS there is open lesions

Or

It’s uncomfortable for the client

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Special Test for Medial Meniscus:

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Apley’s Compression Test with Lateral Rot

Bragard’s sign can also point to Med, meniscus injury

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14
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How to differentiate meniscus tear:

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Apley’s Compress (meniscus)

Vs.

Apley’s distraction (collateral ligaments)

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15
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ITB Friction Syndrom

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Inflam + P where ITB crosses Lat Femoral Condyle

Caused by running/cycling, over use, Ant pelvic tilt, HT TFL

P felt along Lat thigh and into Lat knee
TPs in TFL, hip flexors, and Rec Fem

+ Nobles Test

Tx = stretch ITB adn TFL + hot hydro (or ice if inflamed)

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16
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Last Layer of skin:

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Epidermis

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17
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Largest Carpal Bone

A

Capitate

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18
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Systemic Lupus Erythematous (Chronic)

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Tx = decreasing P, HT, TPs to
maintain thoracic lumbar mobility and respiratory function.
Prevent/reduce postural changes
Educate client about correct posture (stress reduc + hyperkyphosis tx)
Maintain mobility, strength erectors, increase post pelvic tilt
Diaphragmatic breathing into Lat ribs

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19
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Effect of hydrotherapy on Abdomen:

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Cold wash stimulates bowel mvmts

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20
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Ilieocecal Valve

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Found in R lower Quadrant btw small and large intestine

Prevents material from flowing back into the small intestine

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21
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A referred P pattern over the right shoulder could be caused by:

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Liver or Gallbladder

Inflam, irritation, disease

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22
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T12 refferred P could be from:

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Lower Abdomen & Groin region

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23
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Parathesia over the anatomical stuff box involves:

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ABductor Pollicis Longus

EXT Pollicis Longus

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24
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Achilles Tendonitis S/Sx:

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P felt along tendon btw gastrocnemius/soles complex & calcaneus

Caused by running on a prorated foot or HT calves)
(Boards question asks the effect of cryotherapy on the injury adn how long you should leave on the cold txt and what the outcome/affect is)

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25
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Definition of a Strain

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Sudden overstretch injury to musculotendinous unit resulting in Pain at the lesson site

26
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What causes Trendelenburgs Gate?

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Weak Glut Med on STANDING leg

27
Q

What ligament does the gapping test target?

A

Anterior Sacroiliac Ligamens

28
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To get the hamstrings out of the equation when trying to assess the SI joint, you will need to:

A

Flex the knees

29
Q

A posterior glide of the femur at hip improves:

A

Hip FLX
+
Int Rot

30
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The contract relax technique stretches the:

A

Antagonist

31
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What causes hyperlordosis?

A

Ant pelvic tilt / rot
+
Tight Hip flexors

32
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A winged scapula:

A

Protrudes off the back / rib cage

33
Q

Rhomboids are innervates by what nerve?

A

Dorsal Scapular

34
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Describe the Supraspinatous Impingement Test:

Hawkins - Kennedy

A

Pt stands while TH Flexes the arm to 90* adn then forcibly medically rotates the shoulder

35
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How would you perform the Lateral Epicondylitis test?

A

TH applies pressure to Lat epicondyle
Flexes + ulnar deviates the wrist
Extends elbow

36
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Which PNF stretch do you hold for 30 seconds?

A

Hold Relax

37
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What indicates a positive apprehension test?

A

Pt pulling away, or making facial expression

38
Q

Test to asses cervical instability

A

Alar ligament Test

39
Q

Test used to asses Atlanto-Axial jt:

A

Atlanta-Axial shear test

40
Q

Chronic Compartment Syndrome is treat by:

A

Rest
Limit Activity
Stretching

41
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What stage is healing would it be considered if an injury is 7 days with no improvements/changes in symptoms?

A

Still considered Acute stage

42
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how would you design your treatment of a patient walked in with Acute. Frozen Shoulder?

A

Reduce pain, address HT & TPs around shoulder
Subscap + pecs
Joint play of SPs
AROM of shoulder
Lymph drainage, MFR, stretch upper traps + lev scap

43
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Characteristics of Trigger Points

A

A hyper irritable spot in a taught band of muscle with a predictable pattern of referral

44
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A Marathon Runner uses what type of muscles cells?

A

Type 1 - slow twitch - Aerobic/Oxidative

45
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Smooth Muscle is:

A

Slower contracting + Longer lasting

46
Q

What special get would you perform to test the hip for arthritis?

A

Scouring Test

Only use if un Dx’d by their doctor

** Faber is also indicated

47
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Test for Posteriorly Rotated Ilium:

A

Supine to Sit Test

**SLOP
Short to Long = Post Rot Ilium

48
Q

Common superficial site of compassion for the ulnar nerve:

A

Cubical tunnel

49
Q

Special Test for an Inversion Ankle Sprain

A

Anterior Talofib Ligament Test

50
Q

What attached to the Lat lip of the bicipital groove?

A

Pec Major

51
Q

Indications for Tx for a patient with MS:

A

Shorter Tx

Decrease SNS

52
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Indication for Fibromyalgia / identify the correct statement:

A

Daily mild exersize even if it causes discomfort

53
Q

When applying frictions for Tenosinovitis, which position should the tendon be?

A

Taut

54
Q

What are visible involuntary mm contractions called?

A

Fasciculation

55
Q

Symptom of a Posteriorly Fixed Ilium:

A

Weak hip Flexors and Errectors

Tight Gluts & Hamstings

56
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Define “Active Trigger Point”:

A

Painful at rest or with movement of the mm
Reduced strength / length
Referral Pain in predictable pattern

57
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Latent Trigger Point =

A

Only painful when palpated

58
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Capsular pattern of restriction for Facet Joints:

A

Side FLX and Rot > EXT

59
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Myotome:

A

Group of mms that a specific nerve root innervates

Also part of a soviet that develops into mm during embryonic stage

60
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Dermatome:

A

An area of skin that a specific nerve root Innervates

61
Q

What Cranial Nerve has a dermatomal pattern?

A

Trigeminal nerve CN V

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