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

Answer

Eccentric contractions occur when a muscle produces force while lengthening, and are commonly prescribed for tendon rehabilitation such as Achilles tendinopathy.

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

Answer

The SAID (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands) principle states that the body adapts specifically to the type of stress placed upon it.

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

Answer

The Berg Balance Scale is a validated 14-item tool specifically designed to assess static and dynamic balance in older adults.

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

Answer

At four weeks post-TKA, gentle active range-of-motion exercises within pain-free limits are appropriate to restore mobility without stressing the healing joint.

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

Answer

PNF stretching leverages autogenic inhibition (via GTO activation after isometric contraction) and reciprocal inhibition to achieve greater muscle relaxation and flexibility gains.

(PCE) Physiotherapy Competency Exam Practice Test

(PCE) Physiotherapy Competency Exam Practice Test

PCE PCE Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation