Rehabilitation Program Design Flashcards
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During the inflammatory phase of tissue healing, which cells are primarily responsible for phagocytosis and debris removal?
Answer: Macrophages
Macrophages are the primary phagocytic cells during the inflammatory phase. They remove cellular debris, dead tissue, and pathogens while also releasing growth factors that initiate the proliferative phase of healing.
When designing a rehabilitation program for a post-operative rotator cuff repair, which exercise would be most appropriate during the first two weeks?
Answer: Passive range of motion performed by the athletic trainer
During the initial protective phase after rotator cuff repair (weeks 0-6), only passive range of motion is appropriate to prevent adhesions and maintain joint mobility without stressing the healing surgical repair.
What is the primary goal of the proliferative phase of wound healing as it relates to rehabilitation?
Answer: Collagen deposition and scar tissue formation
The proliferative phase (days 3-21) is characterized by fibroblast activity producing collagen to fill the wound defect. Scar tissue formation provides initial structural integrity but lacks the organization and strength of the original tissue.
An athletic trainer is progressing an athlete's ACL rehabilitation. Which functional test should be used to assess readiness for return to sport?
Answer: Single-leg hop for distance with limb symmetry index
The single-leg hop for distance test (with limb symmetry index calculation) is a validated functional test for ACL rehabilitation. An LSI of at least 90% (injured vs. uninvolved limb) is generally required for return to sport.
Which principle of rehabilitation states that exercises should progress from simple to complex and from stable to unstable surfaces?
Answer: Principle of functional progression
Functional progression dictates that rehabilitation should advance through a systematic sequence of activities that progressively challenge the healing tissue and neuromuscular system, moving from simple to complex tasks.
An athlete presents 3 days after an acute Grade II hamstring strain. Which rehabilitation intervention is most appropriate at this stage?
Answer: Submaximal isometric contractions in a pain-free range
Submaximal isometric contractions in a pain-free range are appropriate during the acute/subacute phase. They maintain muscle activation and prevent inhibition without placing excessive stress on the healing tissue.