Irene Gold PT Boards Exam Questions With 100% Correct And Verified Answers 2024
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Massage: indications & contraindications
Indications: subacute sprains, strains, bruises, tendinitis, bursitis
contraindications: vascular problems
type of massage used to break adhesions
friction massage
trigger point therapy:
indications
myofascial pain
used to elongate contracted ban...
Irene Gold PT Boards Exam Questions With 100%
Correct And Verified Answers 2024
When evaluating a shoulder, the ratio of the glenohumeral movement to scapular movement should be: -
Answer- 2:1
How do you determine the max HR for aerobic activity in a pt - Answer- Resting HR
Which type of exercises is best to use when rehabbing a disc - Answer- McKenzie
Which muscle exercise will stimulate the multifidus, strengthen the obliques & strengthen rectus
abdominals - Answer- Core exercises
55 yo male leaned over & had immediate pain in his low back extending into his right lateral foot.
Bechterew's was positive. What is the initial treatment: - Answer- 1. Cryotherapy
2. Traction
3. McKenzie exercises
55 yo male leaned over & had immediate pain in his low back extending into his right lateral foot.
Bechterew's was positive. What is the best exercise program in the subacute phase: - Answer- 1. Water
resistance
2. Walking
3. Extension exercises
55 yo male leaned over & had immediate pain in his low back extending into his right lateral foot.
Bechterew's was positive. What is the best exercises for rehab - Answer- 1. Stretch abdominals
2. Stretch psoas
3. Stretch glutes
A 15 yo boy has pain below the knee & it is worse w/walking up & down stairs. THe physical exam
revealed a problem at the tibial tuberosity. All orthos were negative on the knee. What is the case
management - Answer- 1. Chopat strap
2. Cryotherapy
,3. Limit activity
A 15 yo boy has pain below the knee & it is worse w/walking up & down stairs. THe physical exam
revealed a problem at the tibial tuberosity. All orthos were negative on the knee. What is the proper way
to handle this in the subacute phase - Answer- 1. Stationary bike
2. Swim exercises
3. Stretch quads
A 15 yo boy has pain below the knee & it is worse w/walking up & down stairs. THe physical exam
revealed a problem at the tibial tuberosity. All orthos were negative on the knee. Once the pt is out of
pain, which muscles should be rehabbed - Answer- 1. Stretch hamstrings
2. Strengthen rectus femoris
3. Stretch rectus femoris
The pt presents w/post pelvic tilt, which of th efollowing should be facilitated - Answer- Quads
Which of the following muscles should be exercised in a mother following the birth of her baby -
Answer- Pelvic floor
Which of the following muscles should be stretched to rehab pts w/TOS - Answer- Pec minor
Pt is in the standing position w/hands over head & palms to sky. Which muscles are being stretched -
Answer- Lat dorsi
Which of the following muscles should be strengthening to correct anterior head carriage - Answer- Deep
neck flexors
Which is a closed chain exercise - Answer- Push ups
Which is the best exercise to correct upper cross syndrome - Answer- Seated rows
Which type of exercise is weight lifting
,A. Isometric
B. Isotonic
C. Isokinetic - Answer- B. Isotonic (eccentric & concentric together)
Which type of exercise is done at a constant speed & different weights
A. Isometric
B. Isotonic
C. Isokinetic - Answer- C. Isokinetic
Which of the following exercises is considered to be eccentric w/the pt supine - Answer- The therapist
raises the pt's leg & the pt brings it down
Which is used to determine proprioceptive ability - Answer- Pt stands on a foam pad
Which is a contraindication to the use of ultrasound - Answer- Myeloma
Why is ultrasound considered a better modality than others - Answer- Penetrates deeply
With ultrasound, how much wattage do you add under water - Answer- 0.5
Which is the max weight utilized for cervical traction - Answer- 50
When using cervical traction, what is the major reason to increase the number of degrees of flexion -
Answer- To relieve disc pressure
Which is best treatment for tenosynovitis - Answer- Transverse friction massage
Which is the normal effect when using ice massage - Answer- Burning
Which is not a contraindication to lumbar traction - Answer- RA
, Which is better to administer cryotherapy - Answer- Moist towel
When heat is desired, which of the following is the best modality to use on extremities - Answer-
Fluidotherapy
Wat is the most common use of ultraviolet - Answer- Hot quartz
Which of the following has germicidal effects - Answer- UV
When evaluating muscle strength, the pt is able to take the joint into full ROM against gravity, with no
resistance - Answer- Grade 3/5
What are the physiological effects of microcurrent and cold laser - Answer- ATP production
The greatest advantage to using cold laser is which of the following - Answer- Promotes healing
When using TENS to relieve pain, which of the following opiates is released - Answer- Enorphins
Which of the following is a benefit of using premod interferential current - Answer- You can only use 2
pads
What is the benefit of using continuous passive movement after surgery - Answer- Increase flexibility
When using galvanic, what goes on the site of an acute injury - Answer- Anode (positive)
Special needs are to be taken when using galvanic to prevent - Answer- Bursa
What is the best level of pain control when utilizing TENS - Answer- 0-15
How does electrical stim stimulate a muscle contraction - Answer- Stimulates motor end plate
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