ART Manual Therapy Methods 3

Question 1

A patient presents with lateral elbow pain and the ART exam reveals restricted sliding of the radial nerve through the radial tunnel. Which tissue is most likely creating the entrapment?

Accepted Answer

The supinator muscle at the arcade of Frohse

Answer

The arcade of Frohse is the fibrous proximal edge of the supinator, the most common site of posterior interosseous nerve entrapment, which can mimic lateral epicondylitis.

Question 2

When using ART on the iliopsoas, the patient is typically positioned in:

Accepted Answer

Prone with the hip extended off the table

Answer

Prone positioning with the hip extended off the table allows the practitioner to contact the iliopsoas while moving it through lengthening by extending the hip.

Question 3

ART contact pressure is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Firm enough to engage the target tissue without sliding across the skin

Answer

The contact must be deep enough to engage the target tissue so it moves with the practitioner's hand, but should not slide over the skin surface during the motion.

Question 4

Which of the following is a contraindication for applying direct ART to a specific region?

Accepted Answer

Acute thrombophlebitis in the treated limb

Answer

Acute thrombophlebitis presents a risk of embolism if deep tissue manipulation is applied, making it an absolute contraindication for direct ART in that region.

Question 5

In ART treatment of the subscapularis, which patient motion best elongates the muscle under the practitioner's contact?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder external rotation from a position of internal rotation

Answer

Moving the shoulder from internal to external rotation elongates the subscapularis (an internal rotator) while the practitioner maintains contact on its fibers.

(ART) Active Release Technique Practice Test

(ART) Active Release Technique Practice Test

ART Manual Therapy Methods 3