PAS Rehabilitation & Recovery Protocols 3

Question 1

A client with anterior pelvic tilt and lumbar hyperlordosis begins a rehabilitation program. Which combination of interventions is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Inhibit hip flexors and strengthen glutes and deep abdominals

Answer

Anterior pelvic tilt is driven by overactive hip flexors and underactive glutes/deep abdominals, so the protocol addresses both sides of the imbalance.

Question 2

In the context of PAS recovery protocols, what does the term 'tissue tolerance' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The maximum mechanical load a healing tissue can safely accept at a given stage

Answer

Tissue tolerance is the maximal mechanical stress a healing structure can withstand without re-injury at a specific point in its repair timeline.

Question 3

Which soft tissue technique is most appropriate during the acute phase of an overuse injury to reduce hypertonicity without further tissue trauma?

Accepted Answer

Light effleurage and gentle cross-fiber stroking

Answer

Light effleurage and gentle cross-fiber stroking promote circulation and reduce tone without adding mechanical stress to acutely inflamed tissue.

Question 4

A postural alignment specialist is working with a client post-ACL reconstruction. At what stage is it appropriate to introduce lateral agility drills?

Accepted Answer

After the client demonstrates controlled single-leg squat without valgus collapse

Answer

Lateral agility drills require adequate single-leg stability; introducing them before the client can control knee valgus significantly increases re-injury risk.

Question 5

Which breathing pattern abnormality is commonly associated with thoracic kyphosis and should be addressed in a rehabilitation program?

Accepted Answer

Apical (chest) breathing with reduced diaphragmatic activity

Answer

Thoracic kyphosis compresses the thoracic cavity, promoting apical breathing and reducing diaphragmatic excursion, which must be corrected to restore thoracic mobility.

(PAS) Postural Alignment Specialist Practice Test

(PAS) Postural Alignment Specialist Practice Test

PAS Rehabilitation & Recovery Protocols 3