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Physical Rehabilitation & Musculoskeletal OT Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary goal of occupational therapy following rotator cuff repair?

    Answer: Progressive return to functional activities within healing constraints

    After rotator cuff repair, OT focuses on graded return to occupational performance while respecting tissue healing timelines and surgeon protocols.

  2. Which splint is MOST appropriate for a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome during conservative management?

    Answer: Wrist cock-up splint in neutral to slight extension (0–10°)

    A wrist cock-up splint in neutral to slight extension reduces pressure in the carpal tunnel by keeping the wrist out of flexion, which narrows the tunnel and compresses the median nerve.

  3. A patient is 4 weeks post-Colles' fracture. Which intervention is MOST appropriate at this stage?

    Answer: Active range of motion exercises within pain tolerance

    At 4 weeks post-Colles' fracture, the fracture is typically clinically healed enough to begin active ROM; resistive exercises are deferred until approximately 8–10 weeks.

  4. Which instrument is the gold standard for measuring grip strength in hand rehabilitation?

    Answer: Jamar dynamometer

    The Jamar dynamometer is the gold standard for measuring grip strength due to its reliability and validity across multiple handle positions.

  5. For a counterforce brace used in lateral epicondylitis, where is the brace BEST positioned?

    Answer: Approximately 2–3 cm distal to the lateral epicondyle over the extensor muscle belly

    The counterforce brace is placed over the extensor muscle mass approximately 2–3 cm distal to the lateral epicondyle to distribute tensile force away from the tendon origin.

  6. Following Zone II flexor tendon repair, when is RESISTIVE hand activity typically introduced?

    Answer: 6–8 weeks post-repair

    Resistive activity is generally introduced at 6–8 weeks after Zone II flexor tendon repair, once adequate tendon tensile strength has been achieved.

  7. Which intervention is CONTRAINDICATED during the acute inflammatory phase of a musculoskeletal injury?

    Answer: Resistive strengthening exercises

    Resistive strengthening during acute inflammation increases mechanical stress on damaged tissue, prolonging the inflammatory response and risking further injury.