Misc

Question 1

Typical description of nerve pain

Answer 1

sharp, shooting, burning

Question 2

Typical description of muscle pain

Answer 2

cramping, aching, dull

Question 3

Typical description of bone pain

Answer 3

deep, intolerable, boring, highly localized

Question 4

Typical description of vascular pain

Answer 4

diffuse, throbbing, aching, poorly localized

Question 5

what percent of force of body weight does it take to distract a Cervical joint

Answer 5

7%-10%

Often 10-30 lbs, often not to exceed 30 lbs.

Question 6

Neck flexion needed to target various areas of the cervical spine with traction

Answer 6

Upper cervical region = 10 degrees
Middle cervical region = 15 degrees
Lower cervical region = 20 degrees

Question 7

Parameters for compression garments to treat lymphedema

Answer 7

15-35 mm Hg
22-23 hours/day
Start between 2 weeks to 2 months following closure, up to 2 years

Question 8

Appropriate force for initial bout of lumbar traction

Answer 8

30-45 lbs

Question 9

Appropriate dose for lumbar traction

Answer 9

Mechanical separation - 60% of bodyweight

Muscle spasm - 25% of bodyweight

Question 10

Convexity/concavity of the CMC joint

Answer 10

Flexion/extension - Concave MC on convex trapezium

Abd/adduciton - Convex MC on concave trapezium

Question 11

Recommended therapeutic interventions for heterotopic ossification?

Answer 11

Maintaining available range of motion, avoiding “vigorous” stretching, and achieving and maintaining “optimal wheelchair positioning”

Question 12

Technique to correct posterior rotation of the innominate

Answer 12

Isometric contraction of the ipsilateral hip flexors

Question 13

Technique to correct anterior rotation of the innominate

Answer 13

Isometric contraction of the ipsilateral hip extensors

Question 14

Exercise restrictions for patients with hiatal hernia

Answer 14

No exercise in supine

No Valsalva maneuver

Question 15

Functional incontinence

Answer 15

Incontinence due to mobility, dexterity, or cognitive deficits

Difficulty reaching the toilet in time describes functional incontinence

Question 16

Overflow incontinence

Answer 16

Caused by a neurological condition that results in disruption of the activity of the detrusor muscle. This is a lower motor neuron problem.

Frequent urination or constant dribbling is characteristic of overflow incontinence

Question 17

Stress incontinence

Answer 17

Involuntary leakage of urine during coughing, sneezing, laughing, bending, high-impact physical activity, or exercise. It can be treated with pelvic floor exercises.

Question 18

Urge incontinence

Answer 18

Characterized by an increased frequency and urgency or desire to void with a decrease in volume

Question 19

Proper use of a MT pad

Answer 19

Treat metatarsalgia or a neuroma

Question 20

Proper use of a heel cup

Answer 20

Shock absorption

Question 21

Proper use of a midsole cushion

Answer 21

Treat a stiff foot (pes cavus)

Question 22

Proper use of arch taping or strapping (longitudinal arch support)

Answer 22

Limit pronation, treat pes planus