PCE Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Manual Therapy 2

Question 1

In the Maitland grading system, which grade describes a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust beyond the normal range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Grade V

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Grade II

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Grade III

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Grade IV

Question 2

A patient presents with a positive FABER test (pain in the posterior pelvis). Which structures are most likely implicated?

Accepted Answer

Sacroiliac joint or hip joint

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ACL and posterior cruciate ligament

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Lumbar facet joints at L4-L5

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Piriformis and sciatic nerve

Question 3

According to the convex-concave rule, to increase glenohumeral internal rotation, the therapist should glide the convex humeral head in which direction?

Accepted Answer

Posteriorly, opposite to the direction of movement

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Anteriorly, because glide follows the direction of movement

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Superiorly, to decompress the joint

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Inferiorly, to distract the joint

Question 4

A patient with low back pain centralizes with lumbar extension. According to the McKenzie Method, which treatment is MOST indicated?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar extension exercises

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Lateral flexion stretching

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Lumbar flexion exercises

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Traction in neutral spine

Question 5

Which of the following findings on the Ottawa Ankle Rules warrants an ankle radiograph?

Accepted Answer

Inability to bear weight immediately after injury and during assessment

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Tenderness over the anterior talofibular ligament

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Swelling localized to the lateral malleolus

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Tenderness over the Achilles tendon

Question 6

The Hawkins-Kennedy test for shoulder impingement is performed by placing the shoulder at 90° of flexion and then:

Accepted Answer

Applying internal rotation to compress the supraspinatus under the coracoacromial arch

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Applying external rotation to compress the infraspinatus

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Applying horizontal adduction to stress the acromioclavicular joint

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Applying a downward force to assess labral pathology

Question 7

Which outcome measure is most widely validated for assessing pain and function in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index)

Answer

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

Answer

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

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DASH questionnaire