Exam ? Flashcards
During increased gait speed what else is increased?
Stride length “swing phase” (increase)
What is the most common complaint with RA?
Morning stiffness
True or False: Even with rehab pt’s weaken overall
True
What is the surgical procedure for spine hyper mobility?
Fusion
What muscle is weak with foot slap?
Weak dorsiflexion
Within the limbo line a gait with weak extensor will exhibit?
Backward leaning
What would be the best advice that a PT can give a teenager with mild scoliosis?
Improve poor posture
A person with uneven WB and velocity will most likely exhibits?
Step length
What should be strengthened to prevent the reoccurrence for dislocation of the rotator cuff?
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis
Is the pectoralis major part of the rotator cuff?
No
How is a dx determined for RA?
Blood test
A hospitalized patient with a laminectomy must avoid what?
Sitting for hours/prolonged sitting
Severe DJD is caused by what?
Subchondral bone/spurs
What is the recommended principle for a person with RA?
(Protection of the hand)
Isometric/two hands to lift something
Which procedure should be done first when PT mobilizes shoulder?
Distract GH joint gently to see what they can tolerate
What is a common problem and characteristic of the hand with RA?
Swan neck
Which exercise should be done during mobilization of a post op middle humeral fx with ORIF?
Hand, wrist, and elbow
Do not exercise shoulder
For non operative treatment of carpel tunnel what should not be included?
Motions that aggravate symptoms
Following a sprain or strain of the spine in sub acute phase what should be done?
Stretching (full ROM)
An elderly patient who dips, waddles, dropping hip on the right side has a __________ ___________. What is the intervention?
Trendelenburg gait; strengthen gluteus medius and weak abductors
What should be done for a patient with adhesive capsulitis after 3 visits?
Mobilize and teach HEP
Which gait measurement is best and predictive for a person crossing the street?
Velocity (speed of gait)
What is the usual cause of lateral epicondylitis?
Overused wrist extensors
What should you do when preparing to exercise a cervical spine patient?
If the neck brace or collar should be removed
Longer periods of immobilization are preferred for what shoulder condition?
Dislocation
What type of measure are functional tools such as Tinnetti and Berg?
Objective measure
What is the primary goal of stabilization on a chronically injured shoulder?
Decrease risk of subluxation and dislocation by strengthening
Which of the following is an indication for joint stabilization?
Stretch joint capsule
A person lacking pelvic rotation displays what pattern?
Shorter stride length (line)
What is the current management for moderate scoliosis?
Milwaukee brace
Which condition is caused by repetitive hand motion, not trauma?
DeQuervans
What are the early signs of carpal tunnel?
Numbness and tingling
Which fx of the wrist can not be a result of falling on an outstretched hand?
Ganglion (cyst?)
A Colles fx is also known as what?
Distal radial fx
For wrist/hand arthritis, what is the best resting position?
Wrist slightly extended and slight finger Flexion
Loss of sensation and proprioception on both feet will present what gait problem?
Steppage, stomping
Why is a back brace prescribed to a pt with a spinal compression fx?
Avoid bending
The drop arm test is a common screening for what?
Complete rotator cuff tear
What demonstrates a PNF diagonal pattern?
More motion
Efficient
Whole muscles
(All of the above)
Medial Valgus Stress overload at the elbow is most commonly associated with what?
Throwing (growing)
Which elbow problem might be listed with RA?
Synovitis
The tissue that is commonly pinched between the acromion and humerus as a typical impingement is what?
The supraspinatus
After measuring a gate deviation, the PTA should do what?
MMT (muscle test to ; measure what is tight)
Muscular strain of the lumbar spine are common and occur primarily from which causes?
Septic?
……….
Car accident
The newer term for reflex sympathetic muscle distrophy is termed what?
CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome)
RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy)
Flexion exercises are indicated for OA are ______ and spinal stenosis _________.
OA - no flexion (neutral)
Spinal Stenosis - no extension
What are the consequences and reason that sever scoliosis is not adequate for long term treatment?
Difficulty breathing
Cardiac compromise
What gait deviation is likely for a person who falls a lot?
WoS( wide base of support)
What is the term for a stress fx in the posterior region of the spine?
Spondylolysis
Which precaution is not necessary for most pt with rotator cuff surgery?
Avoiding external rotation (initially avoid internal rotation)
What is spondylolysis associated with?
OA and DJD
Forward slippage of L4-L5 and L5-S2 is common in which dysfunction?
Spondylolisthesis
