CCAT Manual Therapy Techniques 5

Question 1

Which hand position is MOST appropriate when performing a sacroiliac joint mobilization on a dog?

Accepted Answer

One hand on the dorsal spinous processes of L7, the other on the iliac crest

Answer

Effective SI joint mobilization requires one contact point on the lumbosacral region and the other on the ilium to produce specific force across the SI joint.

Question 2

Active Assisted Range of Motion (AAROM) differs from Passive Range of Motion (PROM) in that:

Accepted Answer

AAROM involves the patient contributing some muscular effort with therapist assistance

Answer

In AAROM, the patient contributes some active muscle effort while the therapist assists the movement, bridging PROM and fully active exercises.

Question 3

Tapotement massage techniques are MOST appropriate for:

Accepted Answer

Stimulating muscle tone and circulation in hypotonic muscles before activity

Answer

Tapotement (percussion) techniques stimulate sensory receptors and increase local circulation, making them useful for warming up hypotonic muscles before rehabilitation exercise.

Question 4

When performing cervical spine mobilization on a dog, which of the following positions is SAFEST?

Accepted Answer

Neutral or slightly extended position with minimal torsion

Answer

A neutral or slightly extended position with minimal torsion avoids excessive stress on the vertebral arteries and spinal cord during cervical mobilization.

Question 5

The concept of 'tissue creep' in manual therapy refers to:

Accepted Answer

The gradual elongation of viscoelastic tissue under sustained low load

Answer

Tissue creep describes the time-dependent deformation of viscoelastic tissues (fascia, ligaments) when a constant low load is applied over time, which is exploited in sustained stretching techniques.

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CCAT Manual Therapy Techniques 5