OTR Therapeutic Interventions & Techniques 2

Question 1

Which sensory integration technique involves providing deep pressure input through joint compression to improve proprioceptive awareness?

Accepted Answer

Joint approximation

Answer

Joint approximation applies compression through a joint to stimulate proprioceptors, improving body awareness and postural stability.

Question 2

An OTR is using constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) with a stroke patient. Which element is essential to this approach?

Accepted Answer

Restraint of the less-affected limb

Answer

CIMT requires constraining the less-affected arm to force use of the more-affected limb through massed practice.

Question 3

When applying kinesio taping to facilitate a weakened muscle, how should the tape be applied relative to the muscle?

Accepted Answer

From origin to insertion with 25-50% tension

Answer

Facilitation taping applies tape from origin to insertion with 25-50% tension to activate and support a weak muscle.

Question 4

A child with tactile defensiveness reacts negatively to light touch. Which intervention is most appropriate to begin desensitization?

Accepted Answer

Firm pressure through the Wilbarger Brushing Protocol

Answer

The Wilbarger Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique uses firm brushing to reduce tactile hypersensitivity systematically.

Question 5

In mirror therapy for phantom limb pain following amputation, what is the mechanism of action?

Accepted Answer

Visual feedback tricking the brain into perceiving the missing limb as intact

Answer

Mirror therapy uses a mirror reflection of the intact limb to create the visual illusion of a functioning missing limb, reducing cortical pain mapping.

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OTR Therapeutic Interventions & Techniques 2