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A patient with a complete C6 spinal cord injury would be expected to have functional use of which muscle group?
Answer: Wrist extensors
A C6 level injury preserves innervation to the wrist extensors (extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis), allowing tenodesis grasp.
During the swing phase of gait, which muscle is primarily responsible for maintaining foot clearance?
Answer: Tibialis anterior
The tibialis anterior dorsiflexes the ankle during swing phase to prevent the foot from dragging on the ground.
A physical therapist is assessing a patient using the Berg Balance Scale. What is the maximum possible score?
Answer: 56
The Berg Balance Scale consists of 14 items each scored 0-4, yielding a maximum total score of 56.
Which type of muscle contraction occurs in the quadriceps during the lowering phase of a squat?
Answer: Eccentric
The quadriceps undergo eccentric contraction as they lengthen under tension to control knee flexion during the descent of a squat.
A patient presents with a positive Phalen's test. Which nerve is most likely compressed?
Answer: Median nerve
Phalen's test provokes symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome by compressing the median nerve at the wrist.
In pulmonary rehabilitation, which breathing technique is most appropriate for a patient with COPD to reduce air trapping?
Answer: Pursed-lip breathing
Pursed-lip breathing creates back pressure that keeps airways open longer during exhalation, reducing air trapping in COPD patients.