Physical Rehab QUIZ

Question 1

Describe the Pros and Cons of Utilizing a Water Treadmill in Dog/Cat Rehab Therapy.

Pros:

Cons:

Answer 1

pro: water can be adjusted accordingly based on where Px is in therapy so more or less weight can be put onto them during the exercise

con: cats (generally) don’t like water

Question 2

Name two safety considerations when utilizing Cold Laser for Animal Rehab.

Answer 2

proper eye protection

have the proper settings set up for the correct Px as ordered by DVM

Question 3

Which of the following patients would NOT benefit from physical rehab?
1. Patient with restricted range of motion
2. Post operative TPLO patients
3. All of these patients would benefit from physical rehabilitation
4. Post operative amputation patients

Answer 3

3. All of these patients would benefit from physical rehabilitation

Question 4

Which of the following is considered an “endangerment site” and should be avoided when performing physical rehab?
1. tail
2. ears
3. hind legs
4. throat

Answer 4

4. throat

Question 5

List three non-verbal cues that would indicate to you that a patient is in pain or uncomfortable?

Answer 5

1. retracting, hiding away
2. perked whiskers (mainly cats)
3. refusing food/water

Question 6

What is cryotherapy (cold therapy) most often used for?
1. neurologic signs
2. preventative care
3. acute injuries
4. chronic injuries

Answer 6

3. acute injuries

Question 6

What is heat therapy most often used for?
1. acute injuries
2. preventative care
3. neurologic symptoms
4. chronic injuries

Answer 6

4. chronic

Question 7

T/F: When applying a cold or hot compress, the compress should be applied directly to the patient’s skin

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the correct term for a gliding stroke motion that follows the contours of the body?
1. Compression
2. Effleurage
3. Petrissage
4. Stroking

Answer 8

2. Effleurage

Question 9

What does PROM stand for?
And Describe how it is performed:

Answer 9

passive range of motion

flex joint for 10 seconds (only to the point Px can go, don’t force it!), hold for 10 then repeat 3-5x

Question 10

What is the goal of caveletti pole exercises ?
1. elongating stride and improving coordination
2. balancing on two limbs
3. improving neurologic neck injuries
4. building limb and core muscle strength

Answer 10

1. elongating stride and improving coordination

Question 11

In which patients is cold laser therapy contraindicated?
1. post operative fractures
2. pregnant patients
3. soft tissue swelling
4. geriatric patients

Answer 11

2. pregnant patients

Question 12

What is a goniometer used for?
1. measuring muscle mass
2. measuring conscious proprioception
3. measuring body fat index
4. measuring the angulation of joint range of motion

Answer 12

4. measuring the angulation of joint range of motion

Question 13

What is the goal of repetitive “sit-stand” exercises?
1. behavior modification
2. strengthen front legs
3. strengthen back legs
4. elongating spinal muscles

Answer 13

3. strengthen back legs