PCE Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Flashcards
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Which mobilization grade, according to Maitland's classification, is used primarily for pain relief at end-range with no resistance?
Answer: Grade III
Maitland Grade III oscillations are large-amplitude movements performed into resistance, used to treat stiffness; however, Grade IV is used at end-range for pain and stiffness — Grade III is large-amplitude into resistance.
During gait retraining, a physiotherapist observes Trendelenburg gait pattern in a post-hip replacement patient. Which muscle is most likely weak?
Answer: Gluteus medius
Trendelenburg gait occurs when the gluteus medius is unable to stabilize the pelvis during single-leg stance, causing the pelvis to drop on the contralateral side.
A physiotherapist is prescribing interval training for a deconditioned cardiac patient. What is the primary advantage of interval training over continuous aerobic exercise in this population?
Answer: It allows higher total work output with lower peak cardiovascular stress
Interval training allows deconditioned cardiac patients to accumulate more total exercise with rest periods that reduce peak cardiovascular demand compared to continuous moderate exercise.
When applying kinesiology tape to facilitate a weakened muscle, the tape should be applied:
Answer: From origin to insertion with 15–25% tension
For muscle facilitation, kinesiology tape is applied from origin to insertion with light (15–25%) tension to encourage muscle activation through a lifting effect on the skin.
Which of the following is the most evidence-supported intervention for managing patellofemoral pain syndrome in active adults?
Answer: Hip and quadriceps strengthening combined with activity modification
Current evidence strongly supports hip abductor and external rotator strengthening combined with quadriceps exercise and activity modification as first-line management for patellofemoral pain syndrome.
A physiotherapist notices a patient compensates with trunk lateral flexion during a unilateral shoulder press. This compensation most likely indicates weakness of the:
Answer: Serratus anterior and lower trapezius
Trunk lateral flexion during an overhead press typically indicates insufficient scapular upward rotation strength, particularly weakness of the serratus anterior and lower trapezius.