quick ones for exam

Question 1

What are the proposed loading responses that induce tissue damage as per Tissue Stress Theory?

Answer 1

High stress applied for short period
Low stress applied for long period
Moderate stress applied repetativley

Question 2

What is the proposed protocol of the tissue
stress theory?

Answer 2

– stage 1: identifying anatomical areas where
there is pain
– stage 2: applying controlled stress on the
previously identified areas of interest
– stage 3: based on assessments, it is determined
whether the pathology is mechanical
– stage 4: prescribing conservative treatment
with the objective of reducing stress in tissues e.g activity modification, orthotic prescription

Question 3

Describe royal hospital london test

Answer 3

Patient supine
Palpate along tendon until tender spot is reached
maximally dorsiflex the ankle and repeat
Posotive Achilles Tedinopathy is when pain is absent at end range of movement upon palpation