OT Physical Rehabilitation & Musculoskeletal OT

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Progressive return to functional activities within healing constraints

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Active range of motion exercises within pain tolerance

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Jamar dynamometer

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Test

OT Physical Rehabilitation & Musculoskeletal OT