Active Care - Final Exam Review Questions

A 32 yo female pt presents with cervical spine pain and radiating symptoms down one arm. On examination, you find that repeated end range retraction movements w/pt generated forces centralize the symptoms and reduce their neck pain. What would the next progression of forces be for retraction therapy following pt generated forces?

patient over pressure

Retraction of the cervical spine produces which of the following motions

upper cervical flexion

Normal cervical lateral flexion ROM is 45 deg. How many degrees of that come from the lower cervical spine

Note: Know what is unique about cervical spine in rotation too!

35 deg

Which of the following is considered a thoracic stability exercise

Note: Know the 3 man exercises!

cable chops

Which cervical mobility technique involves actively rotating through a full ROM and using a towel to assist w/further rotation

cervical SNAGs

Which exercise is recommended to strengthen weak muscles in the gluteal region

bridge and march

Which approach is recommended for evaluating and treating NSLBP

providing education and addressing lifestyle factors

When should lumbar flexion be avoided

when the individual is sensitized and experiences pain w/lumbar flexion

gluteus medius wall press performed w/stability ball + repeated hip flexion for 3 sets of 15 reps

Using a mechanical sensitivity to gauge improvement w/treatment such as a movement pattern that hurts is an example of

Note: Will ask about functional audit!

pain audit

Your pt demonstrates an altered hip abduction motor pattern. Which of the following exercises would be best for addressing weakness in the involved muscles

Note: asking about frontal plane movement (all other answer types are sagittal plane)

standing fire hydrants

Which of the following muscles acts as a dynamic anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL) by counteracting buckling forces on the cervical lordosis

longus colli

In higher-level lumbopelvic hip (LPH) rehabilitation, which foundational movements should be incorporated into training

Note: things that make up everyday movement!

squats, lunges, carries

Which of the following is a factor associated w/increased likelihood of experiencing neck pain

living a sedentary lifestyle

Which of the following is a neurodynamic treatment that involves placing tension on one end of the nerve + reducing tension on the other to facilitate increased movement of the nerve

nerve slider

Which of the following is a thoracic spine stability exercise that facilitates thoracic extension due to the anterior weight being held

Note: which exercises can rely on a surface to hold their anterior weight

bear hugs

What is the primary purpose of the longus colli and capitis muscles

stabilize the cervical spine + initiate cervical flexion

Which factor is strongly correlated with neck pain + has shown a reduction in disability and pain when addressed through exercises

weakened deep neck flexors

During postural assessment you observe forward rounded shoulders and thoracic hyperkyphosis. What is most likely the culprit

inhibited scapular stabilizers

Which of the following is a common predisposing activity for neck pain

workplace psychosocial factors

Cervical retraction produces what motion in the lower cervical spine

mid-range extension