Thera Ex/Clinic Related

Question 1

Contract-Relax

Define…how is it done?

What kind of technique is this?

Example?

Answer 1

Resisted isotonic (dynamic) contraction of the restricted (shortened) mm followed by relaxation and movement into the increased range.

PNF technique (proprioceptive neuromuscular fascilitation)

Trying to increase ROM in pec major; passive horizontal ABD to available end range. Ask pt to horizontally ADD arm to contract pec minor (minimal resistance) then after 5-8 secs, ask pt to relax and move into to further horizontal ABD. Repeat until no further gain of ROM.

Question 2

Hold-relax

Define.

What kind of technique?

Answer 2

Resisted isometric (static) contraction of the restricted mm followed by relaxation and movement into the increased range.

PNF= proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.

Question 3

Controlled Motion Phase

What stage is this in regards to injury? (in weeks?)

What does this phase mainly entail?

Answer 3

1. Sub-acute stage ; up to 3 weeks post injury
2. Educate Pt, promote healing of tissues, restore ROM of injury site (PROM to AROM), develop neuromuscular control, endurance and strength.

Question 4

Hold -Relax

How is it done?

What kind of technique is this?

Answer 4

Resisted isometric (static) contraction of the restricted mm followed by relaxation and then mvmnt into the increased ROM.

PNF technique (proprioceptive nueromotor facilitation)

Question 5

What does Polyphagia mean?

Answer 5

Polyphagia or hyperphagia is the abnormally strong sensation of hunger that can lead to overeating.

Question 6

What analgesic drug can you not give to a child with a fever?

Why?

Answer 6

Asprin aka acetylsalicylic acid.

Risk of developing Reyes syndrome.

Question 7

What is Reye’s Syndrome?

Answer 7

Is a condition that causes severe brain and liver damage if left untreated.
Cause is unknown, however the syndrome affects children and young adults under the age of 20, who are recovering from a viral infection like the chicken pox, a cold or flu.