Rehabilitation and Therapy Physical Rehabilitation 3

Question 1

What is the recommended weight-bearing status abbreviated as 'NWB'?

Accepted Answer

Non-weight bearing — no weight through the limb

Answer

NWB means the patient must not place any weight through the affected extremity, typically using assistive devices like crutches.

Question 2

Which modality uses alternating hot and cold immersion to reduce extremity swelling and improve circulation?

Accepted Answer

Contrast bath therapy

Answer

Contrast bath therapy alternates limb immersion between hot and cold water to stimulate a vascular pumping effect that reduces edema.

Question 3

What is the primary goal of the acute phase of rehabilitation following a musculoskeletal injury?

Accepted Answer

Control pain and inflammation while protecting tissue healing

Answer

During the acute inflammatory phase, the priority is reducing pain and swelling while protecting the healing tissue from further damage.

Question 4

Which muscle is the primary hip abductor tested in Trendelenburg's sign?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus medius

Answer

A positive Trendelenburg sign indicates weakness of the gluteus medius, causing the pelvis to drop on the unsupported side during single-leg stance.

Question 5

What does the Thomas test assess in physical therapy evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexor tightness (specifically iliopsoas)

Answer

The Thomas test evaluates tightness of the iliopsoas by observing if the opposite hip flexes when the tested leg is lowered to the table.

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