OMT OMT Neuromuscular Pathology & Conditions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What condition is characterized by degeneration and thickening of the plantar fascia at its calcaneal insertion?
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar fasciitis (Correct answer)
- Peroneal tendinopathy
- Tibialis posterior tendinopathy
Correct answer: Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis involves degenerative changes at the calcaneal insertion of the plantar fascia, causing heel pain especially with the first steps in the morning.
Question 2: Which special orthopedic test is used to assess for sacroiliac joint dysfunction?
- Thomas test
- FABER test (Correct answer)
- McMurray's test
- Hawkins-Kennedy test
Correct answer: FABER test
The FABER (Flexion, Abduction, External Rotation) test, also known as Patrick's test, is used to stress the sacroiliac joint and hip to identify SIJ dysfunction.
Question 3: Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) most commonly involves which tendon?
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Extensor carpi radialis brevis (Correct answer)
- Biceps brachii
- Pronator teres
Correct answer: Extensor carpi radialis brevis
Lateral epicondylitis primarily involves degenerative changes in the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon at its attachment to the lateral epicondyle.
Question 4: In the assessment of a frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), which motion is typically lost first?
- Flexion
- External rotation (Correct answer)
- Internal rotation
- Abduction
Correct answer: External rotation
External rotation is typically the first and most restricted motion in adhesive capsulitis due to the capsular pattern of the glenohumeral joint.
Question 5: Meralgia paresthetica involves compression of which nerve?
- Femoral nerve
- Obturator nerve
- Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (Correct answer)
- Ilioinguinal nerve
Correct answer: Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
Meralgia paresthetica results from compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, typically at the inguinal ligament, causing numbness and tingling in the anterolateral thigh.
Question 6: Which term describes a muscle injury graded as partial tear with significant strength loss but intact continuity?
- Grade I strain
- Grade II strain (Correct answer)
- Grade III strain
- Grade IV strain
Correct answer: Grade II strain
A Grade II muscle strain is a partial tear characterized by significant strength loss and pain, with the muscle still maintaining structural continuity.
OMT OMT Neuromuscular Pathology & Conditions 2
What condition is characterized by degeneration and thickening of the plantar fascia at its calcaneal insertion?