Physical Therapy I/II

Question 1

Definition: rehabilitation concerned with restoration of 
function and prevention of disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. (Physical Therapy referring patients to us)

Answer 1

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy referring patients to us

Question 2

Three domains PT want to get there patient doing

Answer 2

ADL/IADLS
Leisure
Work

Question 3

Movement Specialist?

Answer 3

Physical Therapy

Question 4

Many injuries are the result of unresolved_______injuries

Answer 4

overuse

Question 5

What is cumulative Trauma?

Answer 5

Injury that occurs by doing repetitive tasks

• Referral to PT is the opportunity

Question 6

What is the number 1 reason that PT see patients

Answer 6

Re-aggravation of Previous Unhealed/Unresolved/Untreated Injuries/Conditions

Question 7

What do many patients lack when they see PT?

Answer 7

Proprioception

Question 8

Goals of PT?

Answer 8

Inflammatory Control 
Pain Control
ROM/Strengthening 
Improved Proprioceptive Ability
Gait Normalization
Return to functional Activity

Question 9

Modalities are also known as ?**

Answer 9

therapeutic physical agents

Question 10

Electromedical equipment used to generate heat, cold, sound waves, electricity and/or compression to aid in the healing process

Answer 10

Modalities

• Specific types –> determined based on diagnoses

Question 11

direct heat and cold applications

relaxation of muscles, increase blood flow, soften tissue

Answer 11

heat

Question 12

direct heat and cold applications

decrease/increase blood flow, decrease edema, decrease pain

Answer 12

cold

• 72 (3 days) hours max
• 10-20 min on and off ( lose therapeutic effect after)

Question 13

Best cold treatment for lower limb

Answer 13

Ice massage

• better for direct contact
• 3 min

Question 14

• use of sound waves as a method of heat production, tissue modification,
  movement of fluids.

Answer 14

Ultrasound

Question 15

a method of delivering medication via use of ultrasound ***

Answer 15

Phonophoresis

- Less effective than ionophoresis ( but not as uncomfortable)

Question 16

Two medicinal modalities?

Answer 16

phonophoresis

iontophoresis

Question 17

Use of direct current for ion transfer to introduce medicinal ions into body membranes (skin).**

Answer 17

iontophoresis

• Distal patch is where the medication is placed
• Proximal Patch exit point
• 10 min procedure

Question 18

Use of electrical current to aid in restoration of function
.
Multitude of various current types and methods of application to produce a variety of affects

Answer 18

electrical stimulation

Question 19

When referring to PT about gait training make sure to include what in the note?***

Answer 19

Weight Bearing Status

Question 20

Early Return of ROM

Purpose?

Answer 20

obtain full joint mobility and muscle lengthening before getting into strengthening

Question 21

Rehabilitation process

Answer 21

Early Edema Control
Gait Training
Early Range of Motion
Strengthening 
Proprioceptive Re-Training
Job/Task Re-Training
Education

Question 22

Post-Physical Therapy Treatment and Prevention

Answer 22

A. Stretching Programs
B. Ongoing Strengthening/Maintenance
D. Job Modifications/Equipment
E. Education