OCS Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Interventions 2

Question 1

A patient with a rotator cuff repair is 6 weeks post-op. Which exercise is most appropriate to initiate at this stage?

Accepted Answer

Active-assisted range of motion in the scapular plane

Answer

At 6 weeks post rotator cuff repair, active-assisted ROM in the scapular plane (scaption) is appropriate as it minimizes rotator cuff tensile load while promoting motion.

Question 2

Which neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) parameter is most critical for achieving a functional muscle contraction in rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Pulse duration of 200–400 microseconds

Answer

A pulse duration of 200–400 microseconds is optimal for recruiting larger motor nerve fibers and producing a functional muscle contraction with NMES.

Question 3

A therapist is treating a patient with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Which taping technique is most supported for short-term pain reduction?

Accepted Answer

McConnell taping to medially glide the patella

Answer

McConnell taping applies a medial glide to the patella, reducing lateral stress on the patellofemoral joint and providing short-term pain relief.

Question 4

Which aquatic therapy property most benefits a patient with severe lower extremity weight-bearing precautions?

Accepted Answer

Buoyancy reducing effective body weight

Answer

Buoyancy reduces effective body weight (up to 90% at neck depth), allowing earlier ambulation training in patients with weight-bearing restrictions.

Question 5

During cervical stabilization exercises, which muscle is the primary target for deep cervical flexor training?

Accepted Answer

Longus colli and longus capitis

Answer

The longus colli and longus capitis are the deep cervical flexors targeted in craniocervical flexion exercises to improve cervical segmental stability.

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OCS Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Interventions 2