Physiotherapy for the MSK patient

Question 1

What classes as restricted activity

Answer 1

any restriction of the normal for that animal

Question 2

what is a consequences of increased tendon stiffness

Answer 2

increased risk of failure to cope with loading forces

Question 3

List 2 consequences of muscle atrophy

Answer 3

causes joints to be less supported and so more at risk of injury
decreased power and endurance of muscles

Question 4

List 2 consequences of muscle contracture

Answer 4

pain
lack of function

Question 5

What is a consequence of joint stiffness

Answer 5

reduced range of motion

Question 6

List 8 consequences of restricted physical activity on the animals body

Answer 6

increased tendon stiffness
muscle atrophy
muscle contracture
joint stiffness
reduced bone density
scarr tissue
reduced cardiovascular fitness
increased body weight

Question 7

List 5 impacts of restricted physical activity on the animals mental state

Answer 7

withdrawn
hyper on greetings
anorexia
behavioural changes
anxiety

Question 8

List 2 pros of cage rest

Answer 8

reduced movement through the wound
allows time for healing

Question 9

List 3 cons of cage rest

Answer 9

impact on animal after resting for an extended period of time
impact on behaviour
impact on owner

Question 10

what is the aim of physiotherapy

Answer 10

to restore and maintain mobility, function, independence and performance

Question 11

Describe Wolfs law

Answer 11

states that bones grow or remodel in response to demands placed on them

Question 12

what type of movement does physiotherapy aim for

Answer 12

cyclic loading that doesn’t require very much movement