Practice and Application Flashcards
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A patient recovering from a stroke demonstrates foot drop during the swing phase of gait. Which orthosis is most commonly prescribed?
Answer: Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO)
An AFO maintains the ankle in a neutral position to prevent foot drop and improve clearance during the swing phase of gait.
Which manual muscle testing (MMT) grade describes the ability to move through full ROM against gravity but with no additional resistance?
Answer: Grade 3 (Fair)
MMT Grade 3 (Fair) is assigned when the patient can complete full ROM against gravity but cannot tolerate any additional applied resistance.
A therapist performs the slump test. Which structure is being assessed?
Answer: Sciatic nerve and dural mobility
The slump test assesses neural tension along the sciatic nerve and dura mater by sequentially loading the neural structures through spinal flexion and knee extension.
A 70-year-old patient scores 18/30 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). What does this suggest for physiotherapy planning?
Answer: Mild cognitive impairment requiring simplified instructions and caregiver involvement
An MMSE score of 18–23 indicates mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment, requiring simplified instructions, repetition, and caregiver support.
A patient presents with anterior knee pain that worsens with prolonged sitting and stair descent. Patellar compression test is positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer: Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is characterized by peripatellar pain aggravated by prolonged knee flexion and compressive loading such as stair descent.
When progressing a patient with low back pain through the McKenzie method, centralization of symptoms indicates which outcome?
Answer: Favorable prognosis and appropriate direction of exercise
Centralization — when peripheral symptoms move toward the spine — is a positive prognostic sign indicating a directional preference and guiding exercise selection.
A physiotherapist is treating a patient with lymphedema. Complete decongestive therapy (CDT) includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Deep tissue massage to the lymph nodes
CDT comprises manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging, exercise, and skin care — deep tissue massage is contraindicated as it can damage fragile lymphatic vessels.