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1
Q

What is the appropriate action to take after seeing improper active motion?

A

check passive ROM

2
Q

Where are pressure sensitive areas in a patellar tendon bearing socket?

A

Anterior tibia and tibial crest

3
Q

Where are pressure tolerant areas in a patellar tendon bearing socket?

A

Patella tendon, tibial tuberosity, medial tibial plateau, fibular plateau, medial and lateral distal ends of the residual limbs

4
Q

How do you deal with patients who are frustrated and afraid of the future?

A

allow them to vocalize fears and frustrations

5
Q

What is the US setting for chronic pain?

A

1-3 MHz (depending on depth), continuous,

6
Q

When do you use non thermal US?

A

When :
contraindication to heat
acute injuries

7
Q

during an acute -itis what should be done

A

decrease inflammation, so rest from offending activity and anti-inflammatory agents

8
Q

in order to mobilize the C-spine for rotation where do you apply pressure

A

on the opposite articular pillar due to combined movements of the C-spine

9
Q

Risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (any 3)

A

1) M: >40 inch waist W: >35 inch waist
2) Triglycerides 150+mg/dL
3) Low HDL M:40 mg/dL W: 50 mg/dL
4) BP over 130/85
5) Fasting plasma of >110 mg/dL (110-125 pre-diabetes)

10
Q

What are the principles of motor development in children

A

1) Cephalic to caudal (head to tail)
2) Gross to fine movements
3) Stability to controlled movements
4)
5)

11
Q

Characteristics of parkinson’s disease

A

1) Rigidity
2) Bradykinesia
3) Resting tremor
4) Impaired postural reflexes

12
Q

Hoehn Yahr stage 1

A

Minimal or absent disability, unilateral symptoms

13
Q

Hoehn Yahr stage 2

A

Minimal bilateral or midline involvement, no balance impairment

14
Q

Hoehn Yahr stage 3

A

Impaired balance, some restrictions in activity

15
Q

Hoehn Yahr stage 4

A

All symptoms present and severe; stands and walks only with assistance

16
Q

Hoehn Yahr stage 5

A

Confinement to bed or wheelchair

17
Q

What is Myasthenia Gravis

A

A neuromuscular junction disorder characterized by progressive muscular weakness and fatigue on exercion

18
Q

Which receptors are damaged in Myasthenia Gravis

A

Acetylcholine receptors are damaged by auto-immune antibodies

19
Q

Which muscles are more involved in Myasthenia Gravis

A

Proximal > Distal; shoulder and hip girdle muscles effected more

20
Q

What will an EMG show with Myasthenia Gravis

A

Abnormal response to repetitive nerve stimulation, probably decreased activation