CCSP Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Exercise 2

Question 1

Which phase of tissue healing is characterized by collagen remodeling and increased tensile strength?

Accepted Answer

Remodeling phase

Answer

The remodeling phase (weeks 3–12+) involves type III collagen replacement by type I and progressive tensile strength gains.

Question 2

A chiropractic sports physician is prescribing eccentric hamstring exercises for a sprinter. Which protocol is most evidence-based for hamstring injury prevention?

Accepted Answer

Nordic curl protocol

Answer

The Nordic curl (prone knee flexion eccentric) protocol has the strongest evidence for reducing hamstring strain recurrence in sprinters.

Question 3

In shoulder rehabilitation, the 'empty can' exercise primarily targets which muscle?

Accepted Answer

Supraspinatus

Answer

The empty can (Jobe) test position — arm at 90° abduction, 30° forward flexion, internally rotated — maximally loads the supraspinatus.

Question 4

Which proprioceptive training progression is most appropriate immediately after acute ankle sprain?

Accepted Answer

Double-leg balance on stable surface

Answer

Double-leg balance on a stable surface is the safest entry point early after ankle sprain before progressing to unstable or single-leg tasks.

Question 5

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) typically peaks at what time after unaccustomed eccentric exercise?

Accepted Answer

24–72 hours

Answer

DOMS characteristically peaks 24–72 hours post-exercise due to inflammatory mediator accumulation and mechanical micro-damage resolution.

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CCSP Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Exercise 2