PHYSIOTHERAPY END YEAR EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
ALL EXAM REVISION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+) (2024 UPDATE) 100%
What would be classified as High Frequency when using a modality? - ANSWER- 10,000Hz
or Greater
What would be classified as Medium Frequency when using a modality? - ANSWER- 2000Hz
- 10,000Hz
What would be classified as Low Frequency when using a modality? - ANSWER- 1Hz -
2000Hz
What would be classified as Ultra Low Frequency when using a modality? - ANSWER- <1Hz
What is Effleurage? - ANSWER- Light stroking movements in the direction of the heart
When is Effleurage used? - ANSWER- Beginning and the End of massage therapy session
What is Petrissage? - ANSWER- Deep kneading, for muscle tissue
What is Tapotment? - ANSWER- Percussion/Cupping
What condition can benefit from
Tapotment/Cupping? - ANSWER- Cystic Fibrosis
What is friction massage? - ANSWER- A repetitive, specific, non-gliding technique
Produces movement between fibres
,What is Vibration massage? - ANSWER- Thumper
What are the benefits of Transverse Friction Massage? - ANSWER- Breaks adhesion's in
Muscles, Ligaments and Joint Capsules.
Decreases chemical cross linking
When would Transverse friction massage be indicated? - ANSWER- Sprain, Strain or
Tendonitis
Contraindications for Transverse Friction Massage? - ANSWER- Calcific tendonitis or Bursitis
(Will inflame tissue even more)
What are the types of traction? - ANSWER- Constant / Intermittent
What are the benefits of Traction? - ANSWER- Reduces intradiscal pressure
Reduces muscle spasm
Breaks adhesions
Straightens curves
Increases IVF
Helps Facet joints glide
What are the contraindications for Traction? - ANSWER- -bone weakening conditions
(osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia.
How long should you conduct Interferential therapy for? - ANSWER- 30mins
,When is Microcurrent Interferential Therapy indicated? - ANSWER- MSK injuries
What are the benefits of Cold Laser? - ANSWER- Decreases inflammation
Decreases pain
What is a Kromayer Lamp used for? - ANSWER- Ultraviolet Therapy
What is the primary effect of Galvanic current? - ANSWER- Electrochemical
What are the two mechanisms which can activated via TENS? - ANSWER- The Pain Gate
Mechanism
The Endogenous Opioid System
A low rate of TENS stimulation between 2-5Hz will not achieve? - ANSWER- A wider range
is needed (2-10Hz) to stimulate the Opioid mechanism. As a result low ranges will not release
Endogenous Opiates
What are the advantages of "Burst" mode regarding TENS therapy? - ANSWER- Stimulates
both nerve types Alpha-Beta and Alpha-Delta fibres resulting in both pain relief and endogenous
opioid release.
Is Cold Laser Therapy High or Low intensity? - ANSWER- Low intensity using light that are
not enough to heat the bodies tissues
What type of Electrotherapy is most likely to slow atrophy of a denervated muscle? - ANSWER-
Interferential Therapy
, When treating neuralgia with galvanism where should the positive electrode be placed? -
ANSWER- Positive electrode is placed over the nerve origin
Cold to Hot in treatment is beneficial for what conditions? - ANSWER- Acute to Chronic
disorders
Where is the centre of gravity in an adult? - ANSWER- Anterior to S2
What is a common cause of scoliosis? - ANSWER- Disc damage
What is the Cx Flexion ROM? - ANSWER- 80-90 deg Flexion
What is the Cx extension ROM? - ANSWER- 70 deg
What is the Cx Lateral Flexion ROM? - ANSWER- 20-45 deg
What is the Cx rotation ROM? - ANSWER- 90 deg
What is the Thoracic Flexion ROM? - ANSWER- Current understanding suggests Flexion in
the thoracic spine is limited by the rib cage.
Current research suggests 31.7 flexion. 20-45 deg Flexion also accepted
What is the Thoracic rotation ROM? - ANSWER- 30 deg
What is the Thoracic extension ROM? - ANSWER- 25-45 deg
What is the Thoracic Lateral Flexion ROM? - ANSWER- 20-40deg
What is the Lumbar Flexion ROM? - ANSWER- 60deg
ALL EXAM REVISION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+) (2024 UPDATE) 100%
What would be classified as High Frequency when using a modality? - ANSWER- 10,000Hz
or Greater
What would be classified as Medium Frequency when using a modality? - ANSWER- 2000Hz
- 10,000Hz
What would be classified as Low Frequency when using a modality? - ANSWER- 1Hz -
2000Hz
What would be classified as Ultra Low Frequency when using a modality? - ANSWER- <1Hz
What is Effleurage? - ANSWER- Light stroking movements in the direction of the heart
When is Effleurage used? - ANSWER- Beginning and the End of massage therapy session
What is Petrissage? - ANSWER- Deep kneading, for muscle tissue
What is Tapotment? - ANSWER- Percussion/Cupping
What condition can benefit from
Tapotment/Cupping? - ANSWER- Cystic Fibrosis
What is friction massage? - ANSWER- A repetitive, specific, non-gliding technique
Produces movement between fibres
,What is Vibration massage? - ANSWER- Thumper
What are the benefits of Transverse Friction Massage? - ANSWER- Breaks adhesion's in
Muscles, Ligaments and Joint Capsules.
Decreases chemical cross linking
When would Transverse friction massage be indicated? - ANSWER- Sprain, Strain or
Tendonitis
Contraindications for Transverse Friction Massage? - ANSWER- Calcific tendonitis or Bursitis
(Will inflame tissue even more)
What are the types of traction? - ANSWER- Constant / Intermittent
What are the benefits of Traction? - ANSWER- Reduces intradiscal pressure
Reduces muscle spasm
Breaks adhesions
Straightens curves
Increases IVF
Helps Facet joints glide
What are the contraindications for Traction? - ANSWER- -bone weakening conditions
(osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia.
How long should you conduct Interferential therapy for? - ANSWER- 30mins
,When is Microcurrent Interferential Therapy indicated? - ANSWER- MSK injuries
What are the benefits of Cold Laser? - ANSWER- Decreases inflammation
Decreases pain
What is a Kromayer Lamp used for? - ANSWER- Ultraviolet Therapy
What is the primary effect of Galvanic current? - ANSWER- Electrochemical
What are the two mechanisms which can activated via TENS? - ANSWER- The Pain Gate
Mechanism
The Endogenous Opioid System
A low rate of TENS stimulation between 2-5Hz will not achieve? - ANSWER- A wider range
is needed (2-10Hz) to stimulate the Opioid mechanism. As a result low ranges will not release
Endogenous Opiates
What are the advantages of "Burst" mode regarding TENS therapy? - ANSWER- Stimulates
both nerve types Alpha-Beta and Alpha-Delta fibres resulting in both pain relief and endogenous
opioid release.
Is Cold Laser Therapy High or Low intensity? - ANSWER- Low intensity using light that are
not enough to heat the bodies tissues
What type of Electrotherapy is most likely to slow atrophy of a denervated muscle? - ANSWER-
Interferential Therapy
, When treating neuralgia with galvanism where should the positive electrode be placed? -
ANSWER- Positive electrode is placed over the nerve origin
Cold to Hot in treatment is beneficial for what conditions? - ANSWER- Acute to Chronic
disorders
Where is the centre of gravity in an adult? - ANSWER- Anterior to S2
What is a common cause of scoliosis? - ANSWER- Disc damage
What is the Cx Flexion ROM? - ANSWER- 80-90 deg Flexion
What is the Cx extension ROM? - ANSWER- 70 deg
What is the Cx Lateral Flexion ROM? - ANSWER- 20-45 deg
What is the Cx rotation ROM? - ANSWER- 90 deg
What is the Thoracic Flexion ROM? - ANSWER- Current understanding suggests Flexion in
the thoracic spine is limited by the rib cage.
Current research suggests 31.7 flexion. 20-45 deg Flexion also accepted
What is the Thoracic rotation ROM? - ANSWER- 30 deg
What is the Thoracic extension ROM? - ANSWER- 25-45 deg
What is the Thoracic Lateral Flexion ROM? - ANSWER- 20-40deg
What is the Lumbar Flexion ROM? - ANSWER- 60deg
