RQ B1-3 Flashcards
Which of the following are appropriate terms for a PT to use when describing HVLA techniques
thrust and grade V mobilization
what did hippocrates recommended after joint manipulation?
exercise
why is the RCIG so important to the history of PT in the US
a. It’s where Edgar Cyriax trained before he went to work with James Mennell at St Thomas Hospital in London
b. Many of the principles in Mary McMillan’s physical therapy textbook originated from the RCIG
what are the 4 branches of PT first described by Mary McMillan
manipulation to muscle and joint, therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy and hydrotherapy
who first introduced the concept of the joint end-feel
james cyriax
who first introduced the convex-concave rule
Freddy Kaltenborn
who first introduced graded oscillations for mobilizing joints
Geoffrey Maitland
which of the following mobilization techniques can be used to improve elbow flexion
HU distraction and anterior glide
which of the following mobilization techniques can be used to improve forearm pronation
HR distraction
how do you reduce nursemaids elbow
fully extend, supinate and then flex the elbow
why is it important to apply a grade 1 distraction prior to performing a lateral or medial glide of the HU joint
a. Unweight the joint surfaces
b. Reduce irritability to the joint
c. Make the patient more comfortable
d. Prevent impingement of joint surfaces
e. All of the above
what type of grip is used when performing a radioulnar distraction mobilization
golfers grip
