Rehabilitation & Recovery Protocols Flashcards

Which phase of rehabilitation focuses on restoring full range of motion and introducing progressive loading after acute inflammation has resolved?

Answer: Subacute/repair phase

The subacute repair phase begins once acute inflammation subsides and targets mobility restoration with progressive mechanical loading.

A client recovering from a lower-crossed syndrome pattern complains of recurring hamstring tightness. Which corrective strategy is most appropriate to address the underlying cause?

Answer: Strengthening the inhibited gluteus maximus and lengthening the hip flexors

In lower-crossed syndrome, hamstring tightness is often compensatory for weak glutes; correcting the pattern requires activating the gluteus maximus and releasing overactive hip flexors.

During recovery from a shoulder impingement, which scapular muscle is prioritized to restore proper upward rotation of the scapula?

Answer: Serratus anterior and lower trapezius

Serratus anterior and lower trapezius work together to produce upward scapular rotation, restoring subacromial space during overhead movement.

A PAS client presents with forward head posture following a cervical strain. Which muscles are typically overactive and require inhibition first?

Answer: Upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid

Upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid are commonly overactive in forward head posture and should be inhibited before activating the deep cervical flexors.

What is the primary purpose of proprioceptive training during the later stages of lower-extremity rehabilitation?

Answer: To re-educate joint position sense and reduce reinjury risk

Proprioceptive training restores joint position sense and neuromuscular coordination, which is critical to preventing reinjury after lower-extremity damage.

Which of the following best describes the principle of 'relative rest' in early rehabilitation?

Answer: Maintaining activity in unaffected areas while protecting the injury site

Relative rest allows continued movement and conditioning of uninjured areas while protecting and offloading the injury site to prevent deconditioning.

When progressing a client from floor-based core stabilization exercises to standing functional movements, what criterion must be met first?

Answer: Client demonstrates lumbopelvic stability under low-load conditions without compensation

Lumbopelvic stability under low-load conditions without movement compensation must be confirmed before advancing to higher-demand standing patterns.