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  1. Which proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technique uses alternating isometric contractions of agonist and antagonist muscles to improve range of motion?

    Answer: Rhythmic stabilization

    Rhythmic stabilization uses alternating isometric contractions of opposing muscle groups to improve joint stability and ROM.

  2. During the inflammatory phase of tissue healing, which intervention is MOST appropriate to control swelling?

    Answer: RICE protocol and NSAID management

    The RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) combined with NSAIDs is the primary intervention during the inflammatory phase to control swelling and pain.

  3. An athlete presents with a grade II medial collateral ligament sprain. Which rehabilitation goal is MOST appropriate for the sub-acute phase?

    Answer: Restoration of full pain-free ROM

    Restoring full pain-free range of motion is the primary goal during the sub-acute phase before progressing to strengthening.

  4. What does an isokinetic dynamometer measure that standard free-weight exercises cannot?

    Answer: Torque at a constant angular velocity

    Isokinetic dynamometers measure torque produced at a preset constant angular velocity throughout the full range of motion.

  5. Which aquatic therapy principle allows athletes to exercise with reduced joint loading?

    Answer: Buoyancy

    Buoyancy provides an upward force that reduces effective body weight, thereby decreasing compressive forces on weight-bearing joints.

  6. A basketball player is 8 weeks post-ACL reconstruction. Which exercise is MOST appropriate to introduce at this stage?

    Answer: Stationary cycling and straight-line jogging

    At 8 weeks post-ACL reconstruction, low-impact aerobic activities like stationary cycling and straight-line jogging are appropriate as the graft is still maturing.

  7. What is the primary purpose of cryotherapy in the acute phase of injury rehabilitation?

    Answer: Reduce pain and metabolic demand of injured tissue

    Cryotherapy reduces pain via nerve conduction slowing and decreases secondary hypoxic injury by lowering the metabolic demands of surrounding tissue.