ATC Rehabilitation 4

Question 1

An athlete recovering from a hamstring strain should begin running when they can perform which activity pain-free?

Accepted Answer

Single-leg Romanian deadlift with full body weight

Answer

Pain-free single-leg Romanian deadlift demonstrates adequate eccentric hamstring strength and load tolerance needed to safely progress to running.

Question 2

What does the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) primarily assess?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic postural control and neuromuscular function

Answer

The SEBT assesses dynamic postural control and neuromuscular function by measuring reach distance in multiple directions during single-leg stance.

Question 3

Which phase of tissue healing is characterized by collagen fiber deposition and remodeling?

Accepted Answer

Maturation/remodeling phase

Answer

The maturation/remodeling phase involves reorganization of collagen fibers along lines of stress and improvement of tensile strength over months to years.

Question 4

A football lineman has chronic low back pain. Which core stabilization exercise should be introduced FIRST in a rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

Dead bug exercise in supine

Answer

The dead bug exercise is a low-load foundational core stabilization exercise that teaches neuromuscular control without spinal compressive loading.

Question 5

Which modality uses high-frequency sound waves to promote tissue healing and reduce pain in rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic ultrasound

Answer

Therapeutic ultrasound delivers high-frequency sound waves that create thermal and mechanical effects to promote tissue healing and reduce pain.

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ATC Rehabilitation 4