PCE PCE Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation

Question 1

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while producing force, commonly used in eccentric strengthening programs?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric contraction

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Concentric contraction

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Isometric contraction

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Isokinetic contraction

Question 2

A physiotherapist prescribes a progressive resistive exercise program. According to the SAID principle, training adaptations are most effective when:

Accepted Answer

The demand placed on the body is specific to the desired outcome

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Exercises are performed at low intensity for long duration

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Resistance is kept constant throughout the program

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Exercises are performed in a pain-free range only

Question 3

Which outcome measure is most appropriate for assessing functional balance in a community-dwelling older adult during a PCE-style clinical scenario?

Accepted Answer

Berg Balance Scale

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Numeric Pain Rating Scale

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Oswestry Disability Index

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Visual Analog Scale

Question 4

When designing a home exercise program (HEP) for a patient post-total knee arthroplasty at week 4, which exercise is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Seated knee flexion and extension within pain-free range

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Full squat to 120° of knee flexion

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High-impact jogging

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Resisted leg press at maximum load

Question 5

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching is most effective for improving flexibility because it:

Accepted Answer

Utilizes autogenic and reciprocal inhibition to reduce muscle tone

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Increases muscle fiber cross-sectional area

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Applies continuous passive motion to joints

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Stimulates the Golgi tendon organ to produce contraction

Question 6

A patient with chronic low back pain is in the maintenance phase of rehabilitation. Which of the following exercise prescriptions best reflects evidence-based guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Active, individualized exercise program including core stabilization and aerobic conditioning

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Complete bed rest to protect the spine

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A single modality such as ultrasound only

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Passive stretching only performed by the therapist