CAT Questions

Question 1

What does the addition of EMG biofeedback to an exercise program improve over the use of just an exercise program for patients with anterior knee pain?

A. isokinetic knee extension strength
B. Reduction in lateral patella displacement
C. Knee pain 
D. A and B
E. A and C

Answer 1

D. A and B

Question 2

Wearing an ankle brace can result in:

a. decreased muscle activation
b. increased muscle activation
c. increased ankle ROM
d. decreased ability to participate in sports

Answer 2

a. decreased muscle activation

Question 3

2003 study by Hesse et al.: treadmill training with partial BW support along with individualized PT compared to conventional PT alone showed significant improvements to all the following except:

a. self-reported hip function
b. hip abductor strength
c. gait velocity
d. gait symmetry

Answer 3

c. gait velocity

Question 4

Which of the following interventions is the best for promoting muscle strength gains in quads after ACL reconstruction?

a. concentric resistance training program 3 weeks post surgery
b. eccentric resistance training program immediately after surgery
c. eccentric resistance 3 weeks post surgery
d. isometric resistance training 6 weeks post surgery

Answer 4

c) eccentric resistance training program 3 weeks post surgery

Question 5

when treating plantar heel pain, all of the following are appropriate except for:

a. stretching
b. trigger point manual therapy
c. fitting pt with metatarsal pads
d. strengthening of intrinsic foot

Answer 5

C. fitting pt with metatarsal pads

Question 6

Current research debunks continuous passive motion as a valuable intervention post total knee arthroplasty on the basis of:

a. knee flexion
b. ROM
c. pain
d. all of the above

Answer 6

d. all of the above

Question 7

which type of neural stretch, according to Kornberg and Lew, has been shown to potentially improve outcomes in patients with hamstring strain?

a. supine ankle pumps
b. slump stretch
c. straight leg raise with dorsiflexion
d. sciatic nerve tensioner

Answer 7

b. slump stretch

Question 8

According to the cluster of tests developed by…. foot orthoses efficacy in peopl with PFPS increases from 40% to 86% when 3 of their 4 identified criteria are met. Which of the following is NOT part of their criteria?

a. older than 25
b. pain less than 53mm
c. increase in midfoot width >11mm when foot is loaded
d. taller than 165cm

Answer 8

d. taller than 165cm

Question 9

what is the first line of intervention for Achilles tendinopathy?

a. anti-pronation taping
b. PRICE
c. eccentric calf raises
d. AMW

Answer 9

c. eccentric calf raises

Question 10

In patients with Chronic LBP, does the short-term use of hip mobilizations increase patient reported level of function?

a. there is no relationship
b. results in a decrease in LBP and increase in patient reported function
c. not enough evidence
d. none of the above

Answer 10

b. results in a decrease in LBP and increase in patient reported function

Question 11

Based on the article by Barton et. al, which should be the focus of gait retraining in patients with MTSS?

a. changing a FF or MF strike to RF
b. changing RF strike to FF or MF
c. changing FF or MF strike to RF strike and increase step rate
d. changing a RF strike to a FF or MF AND increasing step rate

Answer 11

d. changing a RF strike to a FF or MF AND increasing step rate

Question 12

the literature suggests that glucosamine supplementation is most useful when…

a. used in conjunction with a resistance training program
b. administered when the patient’s affected area is immobilized for 4-6 weeks
c. combined with chondroitin
d. none of the above

Answer 12

d. none of the above