Practical part of exam

Question 1

What are the Maitland’s Grades of mobilisation?

Answer 1

Grade 1- pain relief. Small amplitude at the beginning of the range
Grade 2- pain relief. larger amplitude not going into resistance
Grade 3: ROM. larger amplitude. performed to resistance
Grade 4: ROM. small amplitude performed into high resistance as end range

Question 2

What is the oxford grading scale?

Answer 2

0/5 No contraction
1/5 Visible/palpable muscle contraction but no movement
2/5 Movement with gravity eliminated
3/5 Movement against gravity only
4/5 Movement against gravity with some resistance
5/5 Movement against gravity with full resistance

Question 3

Things to remember to do in the exam

Answer 3

• ASK FOR CONSENT
• Talk through with the examiner what you are doing
• Explain to the patient what you are going to do in non-jargon terms

Question 4

Exercise prescription: Stretching

Answer 4

American College of Sports Medicine: recommends static stretching at least 2 to 3 days per week and should be held 15-30 seconds and 2-4 reps

Question 5

Exercise prescription: Strengthening

Answer 5

NLM: recommends 8-12 reps of 3 sets with 60-80% 1RM

Question 6

Exercise prescription: Isometric exercise

Answer 6

Science direct article: recommend 3-10 seconds of holding for an isometric