Exam 2 Flashcards
Which of the following best describes the sequence of sensations experienced during the application of cold therapy?
cold, burning, aching, analgesia
A preferred therapeutic massage for areas around joints and other areas where the tissue is thin would be friction. T/F?
True
Ice is the preferred treatment modality for acute injuries. T/F?
True
In designing an individualized therapeutic exercise program, the first step is to
assess the present level of function and dysfunction
Which of the following is an open chain kinetic exercise?
Leg extension
What is the first phase of a therapeutic exercise program?
Controlling inflammation
The focus of correcting any biomechanical inefficiencies in motion is addressed during which phase of the therapeutic exercise program?
Phase 4
In order for an athlete to return to play, they need to be in excellent physical shape, (able to participate in a large number of different sports). T/F?
False
Primary deficits associated with prolonged immobilization include:
Muscle weakness
Control of inflammation with minimal edema, swelling, muscle spasm, and pain, is one of the things we need to accomplish before progression to which phase:
Phase 2
The _________ joint is considered the true ankle joint.
Talocrural
The common mechanism of injury for Achilles tendon rupture is push-off of the forefoot with the knee extended. T/F?
True
After receiving a blow to the anterior lower leg, an athlete has a diminished dorsalis pedis pulse and paresthesia between the great and second toe. What condition might the athlete be experiencing?
Acute compartment syndrome
Plantar fasciitis signs and symptoms include:
all of these
The medical term for shin splints is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome. T/F
True
