Assessment & Treatment Planning Flashcards
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A treatment plan should include which components?
Answer: Goals, frequency, duration, modalities to be used, and reassessment schedule
A comprehensive treatment plan documents goals, session frequency and duration, specific modalities, and when reassessment will occur to measure progress.
Active isolated stretching (AIS) differs from static stretching primarily because it uses:
Answer: Short holds (2 seconds) with active muscle engagement and repetition
AIS uses brief 2-second holds with the client actively contracting the antagonist, then the therapist assists at end range, repeated 8–10 times.
Upper crossed syndrome, as described by Janda, involves tightness in which muscles?
Answer: Pectorals and upper trapezius/levator scapulae
Upper crossed syndrome features tight pectorals, upper trapezius, and levator scapulae paired with weak deep neck flexors and lower trapezius.
When reassessing a client after multiple sessions, improvement is indicated by:
Answer: Increased ROM, decreased pain levels, and improved tissue quality
Objective improvements in ROM, reduced pain scores, and improved tissue texture confirm the treatment plan is effective.
The Thomas test is primarily used to assess tightness in the:
Answer: Hip flexors (iliopsoas and rectus femoris)
The Thomas test positions the client supine with one knee pulled to chest; failure of the opposite leg to remain flat on the table indicates hip flexor tightness.
Lower crossed syndrome involves weakness in which muscle group?
Answer: Gluteus maximus and abdominals
Lower crossed syndrome features tight hip flexors and lumbar extensors paired with weak gluteus maximus and abdominal muscles, creating anterior pelvic tilt.