MPT Neurological Physical Therapy 2

Question 1

Which gait deviation is most commonly associated with weak hip abductors?

Accepted Answer

Trendelenburg gait

Answer

Weakness of the hip abductors (gluteus medius) causes a Trendelenburg gait, where the pelvis drops on the contralateral side during single-leg stance.

Question 2

The Romberg test assesses the contribution of which sensory system to balance?

Accepted Answer

Proprioception (somatosensory system)

Answer

The Romberg test reveals proprioceptive deficits: patients maintain balance with eyes open but fall with eyes closed if somatosensory input is compromised.

Question 3

Task-specific training in neurorehabilitation is based on which motor learning principle?

Accepted Answer

Skills are best learned by practicing the specific task to be relearned

Answer

Task-specific training applies the specificity of practice principle: motor skills are optimally relearned through repetitive practice of the actual functional task.

Question 4

Which sign, elicited by stroking the plantar surface of the foot, indicates upper motor neuron lesion?

Accepted Answer

Babinski sign

Answer

A positive Babinski sign (great toe extension with fanning of other toes) indicates an upper motor neuron lesion in adults.

Question 5

Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is primarily used to treat:

Accepted Answer

Upper extremity learned non-use following stroke

Answer

CIMT constrains the unaffected arm to force intensive use of the impaired arm, overcoming learned non-use after stroke.

MPT - Master of Physical Therapy Practice Test

MPT - Master of Physical Therapy Practice Test

MPT Neurological Physical Therapy 2