Hamstrings - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PTA Practice Exam 2 Questions with Complete Solutions. A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient post thoracic surgery how to produce an effective cough. Which position would be the MOST appropriate to initiate treatment? - Correct Answers Sitting A physical therapist assistant focuses on increasing range of motion through stretching and the use of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques. The patient is performing an isotonic contraction of the hamstrings agains...

Adaptive shortening - "Muscle fibers shortening from overuse or from an extended time in a shortened length" is referred to as: Stretch weakness Adaptive shortening Muscle imbalance Dynamic posture Posterior chain - The structure and muscles that make up the back side of the body is known as the: Glutes Posterior chain Hamstrings Backside Muscle mass and fat distribution - Which physical factors of glute size and shape can be modified with physical training or cosmetic procedures...

Muscle focus of Chest Lift Abdominals Objective of Chest Lift Abdominal strength, pelvic stability Muscle focus of Chest Lift With Rotation Obliques Objective of Chest Lift With Rotation Abdominal strength with oblique emphasis, pelvic stability Muscle focus of Double Leg Stretch Abdominals Objective of Double Leg Stretch Abdominal strength, trunk stabilization Muscle focus of Corkscrew Abdominals Objective of Corkscrew Hip flexor control, abdominal strength ...

Because water affects movement in every direction, submerged movement (without additional equipment) is: - Answer- resisted and primarily concentric Water temperature, gravity, compression, partial pressure, and reduced body mass (you weigh less in the water) are factors that contribute to: - Answer- lower aquatic heart rates The human body burns calories in three ways: Thermic Effect of Food, Thermic Effect of Physical Activity and _________________________________ - Answer- Resting (basa...

What is the gear bar? *setting determines the amount of initial tension on the springs. The position closest to the wooden standing platform is #1, #2 is the next and so on Lower position numbers provide higher spring tension Controls load - The gear bar enables you to change the initial tension on the springs (before the carriage is pressed out). This feature lets you accommodate clients of different strengths and heights. A taller client will begin with the carriage farther away from...

Comsae 107 Exam Tested Questions & Revised Correct Answers 1. What kind of teratogenic effects are seen w ACE/ARBs - ANSWER fetal renal agenesis 2. Stones bones groans moans psych overtones - ANSWER high Ca or PTH 3. PTH is made by what cells? - ANSWER parathyroid gland chief cells of 4. PTH inhibits reabsorption of phosphate where? increases calcium resorption where? - ANSWER PO4- proximal tubule ca- DCT 5. Anterior innominate rotation means tight h...

Parallel heels Cadillac 1 - •Foot work •Fund. •Hamstrings •Hip extensor strength & stretch • med-heavy V position toes Cadillac 3 - • foot work • fund. • hamstrings • hip extensor strength & stretch • med-heavy Open V toes Cadillac 5 - • foot work • fund. • hamstrings • hip extensor strength & stretch• med-heavy Parallel toes Cadillac 2 - • foot work • fund. • hamstrings • hip extensor strength & stretch • med-heavy Open V heels Cad...

Incidence of scoliosis Girls > boys 8x Major worsening: adolescent growth spurt Most likely progression: double major and thoracolumbar curves Scoliosis physical assessment Observe asymmetries: iliac crests, waist, arm gaps, shoulder elevation, winged scapula, rib hump, fullness of lumbar area, decompensation Adam's forward bending test Assess pelvic obliquity/LLD (> 1/2" requires shoe lift before bracing) Coronal and sagittal plane assessment Assess flexibility of curve...

In order to properly perform the stretch for the right peroneals, how should you instruct your client to hold their right knee joint? a. fully extended b. partially flexed c. angled inward d. none of the above a. fully extended When the hamstrings are stiff/short, what compensation occurs at the pelvis? a. posterior pelvic tilt b. anterior pelvic tilt c. lateral rotation d. none of the above a. posterior pelvic tilt The number of sets you should have a client perform for a spec...

What are dynamic assessments useful for? - Answer- Helps us gain insight into patterns of postural weakness, level of mobility and overall fitness level. Also may isolate significant injuries or risk factors and helps us tailor an individualized program for you (for example, focusing on squat mechanics and hip and ankle mobility to improve overhead squat). Also establishes a baseline to track your progress and see how much you improve What is the purpose of a passive postural assessment? - An...