PEAT PEAT Therapeutic Interventions 2

Question 1

A PEAT question asks about a patient with Parkinson's disease. Which intervention approach has the STRONGEST evidence for improving gait?

Accepted Answer

LSVT BIG program

Answer

The LSVT BIG program has strong evidence for improving gait, balance, and functional mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease through high-amplitude movement training.

Question 2

On the PEAT, a patient has a stage III pressure ulcer. Which physical therapy intervention is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Electrical stimulation for wound healing

Answer

Electrical stimulation has strong evidence for promoting wound healing in stage III pressure ulcers by enhancing tissue perfusion and cellular proliferation.

Question 3

A PEAT scenario describes a patient with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Which intervention has BEST evidence for pain reduction?

Accepted Answer

Patellar taping combined with exercise

Answer

Patellar taping (McConnell technique) combined with quadriceps and hip strengthening exercise has the best evidence for reducing patellofemoral pain.

Question 4

In a PEAT item, a stroke patient demonstrates decreased ankle dorsiflexion during swing phase. Which intervention BEST addresses foot drop?

Accepted Answer

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) to tibialis anterior

Answer

FES applied to the tibialis anterior during the swing phase directly facilitates dorsiflexion to correct foot drop in stroke patients.

Question 5

A PEAT question involves a patient with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Which loading strategy is MOST supported by current evidence?

Accepted Answer

Isometric loading progressing to isotonic exercise

Answer

Progressive tendon loading starting with isometric exercise and advancing to isotonic activities is the most evidence-based approach for rotator cuff tendinopathy.

(PEAT) Practice Exam & Assessment Tool Practice Test

(PEAT) Practice Exam & Assessment Tool Practice Test

PEAT PEAT Therapeutic Interventions 2