Rehabilitation and Therapy Physical Rehabilitation

Question 1

Which muscle group is primarily targeted during closed kinetic chain exercises for knee rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Quadriceps and hamstrings

Answer

Closed kinetic chain exercises like squats engage the quadriceps and hamstrings together, promoting co-contraction and joint stability.

Question 2

What does RICE stand for in acute injury management?

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard first-line treatment protocol for acute musculoskeletal injuries to reduce pain and swelling.

Question 3

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while producing force?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

Answer

An eccentric contraction involves the muscle generating force while elongating, such as when lowering a weight slowly.

Question 4

A physical therapist uses manual traction on the cervical spine. What is the primary intended effect?

Accepted Answer

Decompressing intervertebral discs and reducing nerve root pressure

Answer

Cervical manual traction aims to separate vertebral segments to decompress discs and relieve nerve root impingement.

Question 5

What is the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale range?

Accepted Answer

6 to 20

Answer

The original Borg RPE scale runs from 6 to 20, where 6 represents no exertion and 20 represents maximal exertion.

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