Test 1

Question 1

Name 3 findings from physical assessment that will indicate the presence of trigger points?

Answer 1

NODULE IN TAUT BAND
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AUTONOMIC PHENOMENA
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REFERRED PAIN
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LOCAL TWITCH RESPONSE

Question 2

Describe 3 mechanisms that could cause a trigger point to occur in a muscle?

Answer 2

Overloading, inactivity, shortening, repetitive tasks, postural dysfunction, etc.

Question 3

List 4 muscles that would be placed in a shortened position with an anterior pelvic tilt?

Answer 3

QUADRATUS LUMBORUM
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RECTUS FEMORIS
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TFL
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PIRIFORMIS

Question 4

You find an active trigger point in quadratus lumborum. Name 2 ranges of motion that would likely be restricted?

Answer 4

LUMBAR FLEXION
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CONTRALATERAL SIDE FLEXION OF L SPINE

Question 5

TRUE or FALSE
If your client presents with an anterior pelvic tilt and hyperlordosis, as well as a positive modified thomas and reduced lumbar flexion, this is indicative of postural fault.

Answer 5

FALSE
It is postural DYSFUNCTION not FAULT
Postural fault is not normal

Question 6

To PIR left scalenes, we would resist _____________ to the _____________.

Answer 6

LATERAL FLEXION
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LEFT

Question 7

Name 3 contractile components of resting muscle tension?

Answer 7

SPASM
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CRAMP
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TRIGGER POINTS
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HOLDING PATTERNS
etc

Question 8

When would you expect a muscle to fatigue easily?

a) Lengthened
b) Shortened
c) Neither. Length does not effect muscular contraction.
d) Both positions can result in fatigue

Answer 8

D) BOTH POSITIONS CAN RESULT IN FATIGUE