Physical Rehabilitation Flashcards
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Which muscle group is primarily targeted during closed kinetic chain exercises for knee rehabilitation?
Answer: Quadriceps and hamstrings
Closed kinetic chain exercises like squats engage the quadriceps and hamstrings together, promoting co-contraction and joint stability.
What does RICE stand for in acute injury management?
Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard first-line treatment protocol for acute musculoskeletal injuries to reduce pain and swelling.
Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while producing force?
Answer: Eccentric
An eccentric contraction involves the muscle generating force while elongating, such as when lowering a weight slowly.
A physical therapist uses manual traction on the cervical spine. What is the primary intended effect?
Answer: Decompressing intervertebral discs and reducing nerve root pressure
Cervical manual traction aims to separate vertebral segments to decompress discs and relieve nerve root impingement.
What is the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale range?
Answer: 6 to 20
The original Borg RPE scale runs from 6 to 20, where 6 represents no exertion and 20 represents maximal exertion.
Which gait phase occupies approximately 60% of the gait cycle?
Answer: Stance phase
The stance phase, when the foot is in contact with the ground, comprises approximately 60% of the normal gait cycle.