CCSP Adjunctive Sports Therapies 4

Question 1

Which of the following is a CONTRAINDICATION to the use of electrical stimulation in a collegiate sprinter?

Accepted Answer

Demand-type cardiac pacemaker present

Answer

Demand-type cardiac pacemakers can be inhibited or triggered by electrical stimulation currents, making this an absolute contraindication.

Question 2

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching is considered superior to static stretching for improving flexibility in athletes primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Autogenic and reciprocal inhibition combine to achieve greater muscle relaxation

Answer

PNF techniques exploit autogenic inhibition (via Golgi tendon organs) and reciprocal inhibition (via antagonist contraction) to achieve greater gains in muscle length.

Question 3

A CCSP applying phonophoresis would select which coupling medium to drive a topical anti-inflammatory into a swimmer's rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Medicated gel containing the anti-inflammatory agent

Answer

In phonophoresis, the medication is incorporated into the coupling gel so that ultrasound's mechanical effects drive it transdermally into the target tissue.

Question 4

In the context of therapeutic taping for a patellar tracking dysfunction, McConnell tape is applied to:

Accepted Answer

Medially glide the patella to reduce lateral facet compression

Answer

McConnell taping corrects lateral patellar tilt and glide by pulling the patella medially, reducing lateral facet pressure and pain during functional activities.

Question 5

A triathlete recovering from plantar fasciitis is prescribed night splints as an adjunct. The primary therapeutic goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain the plantar fascia in a lengthened position to prevent morning contracture

Answer

Night splints hold the foot in dorsiflexion, maintaining a gentle stretch on the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon to prevent overnight contracture responsible for first-step pain.

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CCSP Adjunctive Sports Therapies 4