OSCE practical MCQ prep Flashcards
the golgi tendon organ detects
tension on the tendon or mm
stimulation of the golgi tendon organ will cause a
refelective relaxation of the agonist mm
when treating with MLD the following general rules are MOST applicable
a slow rhythm with a light pressure towards the proximal lymph nodes
indication for O&I technique
hypertonic muscles
which one of the following statements regarding adhesions and contractures is true
unlike contractures, adhesions result from inflammation
when direct work to belly of mm is too painful use:
O&I
what statement about TPs is true
latent TPs refer pain only on palpation
what is NOT an indication for GTO release
hypotonicity
to perform mm approximation, the therapist
uses a pincer grasp on mm attachments and brings the ends towards each other
performing massage on the hamstrings prior to the calf is an example of
prox distal prox
the inflammatory signs of redness and heat are a result of
increased BF
which component is NOT associated with frictions
work through edema
which technique is inappropriate for treating TPs
frictions
which condition is most likely to occur if inflammation isnt treated
adhesions
what direction will the head of the femur slide when doing Abduction of the hip
inferior
what statement regarding lumbar spine biomechanics is true
flexion causes the facet joint surfaces to move further apart
what technique is appropriate to decrease spasm in a cx with acute disc herniation
grade 1 oscillations
what spinal curve forms last
lumbar
what statement regarding spinal movements is true
vertebral distraction only occurs when the therapist applies traction to the spine
which condition usually causes the client to have an extension bias
disc herniation
what technique is a fundamental technique for the lumbar spine during early training of the protection phase
pelvic tilt exercises to increase kinaesthetic awareness
what exercise is appropriate to address anterior head carriage
axial extension exercises
when having cx perform scapular retraction exercises, resistance is applied at the
inferior angle
which of the following sets of mm impairments may be associated with a flat upper back posture
decrease flexibility in the thoracic erector spine and scapular retractors, weak scapular protractors and intercostals
in case of a disc protrusion in acute phase, bed rest is recommended for:
no more than 2 days, intersped with short intervals of standing, walking and controlled movements
which exercise would help strengthen the abdominal mms in a cx with hyperlordosis
post pelvic tilt which raising the thorax off the ground
cx has protracted shoulders, which stretch is appropriate
pec major stretch
which REMEX is appropriate for a cx with restricted movement of the TMJ cause by shortened masseter
hold relax by resisting closing of the mouth
which position would allow for an effective stretch of anterior scalene
contralateral side bending and slight extension of the neck
what is an effective stretch for the upper part of traps
C/S flexion, contralateral side bending and ipsilateral rotation
what movement would strengthen left lateral pterygoid
deviation jaw to the right
your cx has local pain on the right side of the neck with cervical compression test. which RMEX would be appropriate for treatment
C/S traction to decrease stress of the C/S joints
your cx has a mild ACL sprain three weeks ago. there is still mild swelling but the pain is gone. which one of the following REMEX is appropriate for the clients ACL
grade II sustained anterior glide of the tibia to help stress and align the fibers of the ACL
your client has a sub-acute anterior talofibular ligament sprain, which of the following techniques would be appropriate
isometric strengthening to the fib longus
a cx complains of extreme pain in the right calf region. pain started 2 days ago when he fell jumping during a volley ball game. he walked off the court with great difficulty. there is ecchymosis and inflammation at the prox region of gastroc. which technique would you apply
PF AF ROM of the ankle
which statement represents a relevant risk of treatment when treating a cx with acute moderate ankle sprain
you may experience some discomfort throughout the treatment