OCS Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Interventions 3

Question 1

A 45-year-old with adhesive capsulitis is in the freezing phase. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Pain-free ROM and modalities for pain control

Answer

During the freezing phase of adhesive capsulitis, pain management and maintaining available ROM through gentle, pain-free exercise is the priority to avoid aggravating the inflammatory process.

Question 2

Which proprioceptive exercise progression is most appropriate for a patient in early ACL reconstruction rehabilitation (weeks 2–6)?

Accepted Answer

Single-leg balance on a foam pad with eyes open, progressing to eyes closed

Answer

Early proprioceptive training after ACL reconstruction begins with low-demand balance challenges such as single-leg stance on unstable surfaces, progressed by removing visual input.

Question 3

Maitland Grade II joint mobilizations are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Large-amplitude oscillations that do not reach end range

Answer

Maitland Grade II mobilizations are large-amplitude oscillations performed within the mid-range of joint motion, primarily used for pain modulation.

Question 4

A patient with lateral epicondylalgia demonstrates wrist extensor weakness. Which exercise is most evidence-supported for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric wrist extension with a dumbbell

Answer

Eccentric wrist extension exercises load the common extensor tendon and have strong evidence for reducing pain and improving strength in lateral epicondylalgia.

Question 5

Which clinical finding best indicates that a patient's lumbar stabilization exercise program should progress from Stage I (supine) to Stage II (quadruped)?

Accepted Answer

Ability to maintain neutral spine during lower extremity loading in supine

Answer

Progression to Stage II quadruped exercises is warranted when the patient demonstrates the ability to maintain a neutral lumbar spine under limb loading in the supine position.

(OCS) Orthopedic Certified Specialist Practice Test

(OCS) Orthopedic Certified Specialist Practice Test

OCS Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Interventions 3