CCAT Rehabilitation Techniques & Modalities 4

Question 1

Which therapeutic modality is MOST appropriate for promoting bone healing in a dog with a delayed union fracture?

Accepted Answer

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF)

Answer

PEMF stimulates osteoblast activity and promotes bone healing by creating electrical currents similar to those generated by mechanical loading of bone.

Question 2

A dog's gait analysis reveals decreased swing phase duration in the right thoracic limb post-surgery. Which therapeutic exercise BEST targets this deficit?

Accepted Answer

Cavaletti rail exercises

Answer

Cavaletti rails require the dog to lift each limb to a consistent height during the swing phase, directly targeting increased limb flexion and swing phase duration.

Question 3

What is the contraindication for using therapeutic ultrasound over a patient's thoracic region?

Accepted Answer

Presence of a cardiac pacemaker

Answer

Therapeutic ultrasound is contraindicated over the heart or in patients with cardiac pacemakers due to potential interference with pacemaker function and cardiac rhythm.

Question 4

During balance training, a canine patient is progressed from a firm surface to an unstable surface. What neurological adaptation is the PRIMARY goal?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced proprioceptive pathway efficiency and motor neuron recruitment

Answer

Unstable surface training challenges proprioceptive pathways, improving sensorimotor integration and the efficiency of motor neuron recruitment for balance control.

Question 5

Which of the following describes the correct application of the PRICE principle in acute soft tissue injury management?

Accepted Answer

Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

PRICE stands for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation, which together minimize swelling and secondary injury in the acute phase.

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CCAT Rehabilitation Techniques & Modalities 4