MPT Sports Physical Therapy 2

Question 1

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) in runners is associated with pain at which location?

Accepted Answer

Lateral knee at the lateral femoral epicondyle

Answer

ITBS causes pain at the lateral femoral epicondyle where the ITB impinges during repetitive knee flexion-extension at approximately 30° of flexion.

Question 2

Which movement assessment tool screens for fundamental movement pattern asymmetry and dysfunction in athletes?

Accepted Answer

Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

Answer

The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores 7 fundamental movement patterns on a 0–3 scale to identify asymmetry and dysfunction that may predispose to injury.

Question 3

Plantar fasciitis typically presents with pain that is:

Accepted Answer

Worst with first steps in the morning or after prolonged rest

Answer

Plantar fasciitis classically causes severe pain with the first steps of the morning that initially eases with walking, due to fascia loading after sustained shortening.

Question 4

Concussion management in the US follows return-to-play protocols that require:

Accepted Answer

Symptom-free at rest before gradual stepwise return to sport

Answer

Return-to-play after concussion requires being symptom-free at rest, then progressing through stepwise increasing activity levels per established protocols.

Question 5

Rotator cuff strengthening programs focus primarily on which muscles to improve dynamic shoulder stability?

Accepted Answer

Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis

Answer

The four rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis) provide dynamic glenohumeral stability and are the focus of shoulder injury rehabilitation.

MPT - Master of Physical Therapy Practice Test

MPT - Master of Physical Therapy Practice Test

MPT Sports Physical Therapy 2