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  1. A physiotherapist is assessing a patient using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. The patient completes the test in 16 seconds. What does this result indicate for a community-dwelling older adult?

    Answer: Increased fall risk and mobility impairment

    TUG scores >12 seconds in community-dwelling older adults indicate increased fall risk and mobility impairment.

  2. During assessment of a patient with chronic low back pain, which psychosocial screening tool is most appropriate to identify fear-avoidance beliefs?

    Answer: Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ)

    The FABQ specifically measures fear-avoidance beliefs related to physical activity and work in patients with low back pain.

  3. A physiotherapist tests the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament using the Lachman test. What constitutes a positive finding?

    Answer: Excessive anterior tibial translation with a soft or absent end-feel

    A positive Lachman test is characterized by excessive anterior translation of the tibia on the femur with a soft or absent end-feel at 20–30° knee flexion.

  4. Which reflex arc level corresponds to the patellar (knee jerk) reflex?

    Answer: L3–L4

    The patellar reflex is mediated at the L3–L4 spinal segments via the femoral nerve.

  5. A physiotherapist performs a passive intervertebral motion (PIVM) test at L4–L5 and notes hypomobility. This finding most appropriately guides which clinical decision?

    Answer: Manual therapy or mobilization targeting that spinal segment

    Hypomobility on PIVM testing is a primary indicator for spinal mobilization or manipulation at the restricted segment.

  6. A patient scores 35/100 on the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). How is this severity classified?

    Answer: Moderate disability

    ODI scores of 21–40% indicate moderate disability, affecting many activities of daily life.

  7. During a neurological assessment, the therapist notes that the patient's deep tendon reflexes are 3+ and Babinski sign is present. These findings are most consistent with which type of lesion?

    Answer: Upper motor neuron lesion

    Hyperreflexia and a positive Babinski sign are characteristic of upper motor neuron (UMN) lesions affecting the corticospinal tract.