CCEP Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Exercises 5

Question 1

The 'Rule of Thirds' in tendon healing indicates that clinical symptoms resolve before full structural tendon repair. Approximately how long does tendon collagen remodeling continue after injury?

Accepted Answer

6-12 months

Answer

Tendon collagen remodeling continues for 6-12 months following injury, explaining why early return to sport—despite symptom resolution—risks re-injury.

Question 2

Which exercise type is CONTRAINDICATED in the early phase of rehabilitation following a total hip arthroplasty (posterior approach)?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexion beyond 90 degrees

Answer

Following posterior approach THA, hip flexion beyond 90 degrees is contraindicated due to risk of posterior dislocation until soft tissue healing stabilizes the joint.

Question 3

A chiropractor uses blood flow restriction (BFR) training for a patient post-knee surgery who cannot tolerate high loads. At what percentage of limb occlusion pressure (LOP) is BFR typically applied?

Accepted Answer

40-80% LOP

Answer

BFR training is typically applied at 40-80% of limb occlusion pressure, allowing venous occlusion while maintaining arterial flow to create metabolic stress for hypertrophy at low loads.

Question 4

During shoulder rehabilitation, which scapular muscle is MOST responsible for upward rotation of the scapula during overhead reaching?

Accepted Answer

Lower trapezius and serratus anterior

Answer

The lower trapezius and serratus anterior work synergistically to produce scapular upward rotation, which is essential for normal glenohumeral rhythm during overhead activities.

Question 5

Which outcome measure is MOST appropriate for assessing functional limitations and disability in patients with foot and ankle conditions in an extremity chiropractic practice?

Accepted Answer

Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM)

Answer

The FAAM is a validated, region-specific outcome measure designed to assess activity limitations and participation restrictions in patients with musculoskeletal foot and ankle disorders.

(CCEP) Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner Practice Test

(CCEP) Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner Practice Test

CCEP Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Exercises 5