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a patient presents to your clinic three months after a distal tibia fracture with a red, dry and swollen lower leg and foot. which type of CRPS is this
warm subtype
evidence-based management for CRPS of the UE includes all of the following except:
* limit activity as possible and advise rest
* a multidisciplinary approach
* pain neuroscience education
* recommendations on smoking cessation
limit activity as possible and advise rest
t/f: a characteristic of all CRPS cases is elevated sympathetic nervous system activity
true
t/f: a characteristic of all CRPS cases is elevated sympathetic nervous system activity
true
a distinguishing feature of complex regional pain syndrome is
pain disproportionate to the injury
what are “best practices” in the management of CRPS
- use of modalities to manage pain and edema
- using psychotherapy to address stress management and emotional distress
- graded motor imagery and a stress loading program
NOT pharmacological intervention only when progress is not being made
allodynia is
a sensation of pain from a non-painful stimulus
what is the most common type of scoliosis
idiopathic
an 18 degree curve is considered
mild
which planes of motion are affected by scoliosis
coronal, sagittal, and transverse
a Risser sign that would mostly likely be associated with scoliosis curve progression is
1
a scoliosis curve that is still apparent with active ROM is called
structural
for the health condition of scoliosis, how is the apex of the curve named
according to the direction of the convexity
t/f: the sympathetic nervous system is resopnsible for empyting the bladder
false
a typical PT evaluation for a pelvic problem may include
- assessment of bowel and bladder function
- posture
- muscle length assessment
- muscle activation/strength assessment
t/f: the best treatment to address stress incontinence is to educate the patient on how to perform a valsalva maneuver
false
which of the following is not a contraindication for internal assessment during a pelvic health physical examination
- no prior sexual activity
- what is a contraindication:
- first trimester of pregnancy
- no prior pelvic exam
- a current UTI
a common characteristic of a person with urge incontinence
they try to urinate before leaving to go shopping
a patient who suffers from constipation should receive which advice from a PT
increasing water intake to 1/2 of body weight in ounces
which of the following is not a sign of abnormal bladder function
voiding 5-8 times per day
- things that are signs of abnormal bladder function
- staccato peeing
- post void dribble
- voiding > 3 times per night
t/f: one of the goals of work conditioning is to restore appropriate work behaviors
false
appropriate education provided to employers in regard to an injured worker may include
- recommending a sit-to-stand desk for an office worker
- reccommending the worker stretch during slow times or breaks
- requiring the worker to wear a brace or splint
- recommending moving heavy items to shelves at waist height to avoid having to lift them from the floor
which of the following is not an example of an “essential function” of a job
- choosing a walker or can for a patient as a PT
- things that are essential functions:
- loading/unloading luggage as a baggage handler
- developing lesson plans as a teacher
- transporting students to and from school as a bus driver
t/f: workers’ comp insurance plans typically have cost sharing mechanisms for injured workers such as copays and coinsurance
false
