Therapeutic Modalities & Exercises & REHAB
This rehabilitation device is commonly used to manage pain and stimulate muscle relaxation through low-frequency impulses delivered to the skin. It disrupts pain signals, reduces muscle spasms, and promotes healing. What is the name of this device and the type of energy it utilizes?
What is a TENS unit and electrical energy?
Which of the following body parts is proximal to the foot?
A) Hip
B) Ankle
C) Toe
D) Shin
B) What is the ankle?
This branch of science focuses on the structure of the body, while the other examines how those structures function to maintain homeostasis and perform vital tasks.
What is Anatomy and Physiology?
This ligament injury often occurs when an athlete suddenly pivots or changes direction, resulting in a "pop" sound. Common signs include swelling, knee instability, and difficulty bearing weight.
What is an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tear or rupture?
A 22-year-old soccer player reports experiencing pain in the bottom of the heel after several weeks of intense training. The pain is most noticeable in the morning, when they take their first few steps, and gets worse after prolonged running or standing. The athlete has also been wearing worn-out cleats. Based on the symptoms, what is the most likely diagnosis?
What is plantar fasciitis?
This screening tool is used to assess movement patterns, identify muscular imbalances, and predict the potential risk of injury. It involves a series of seven tests that measure mobility, stability, and overall movement efficiency to develop targeted exercise programs. What is this screening called and how is it used?
What is the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and how it is used to assess and improve movement patterns?
These seven bones make up the tarsals, located in the foot. What are they?
What are
1.Calcaneus (heel bone)
2. Talus (ankle bone)
3. Navicular
4. Cuboid
5. Medial cuneiform
6. Intermediate cuneiform
7. Lateral cuneiform
This type of physical activity is specifically planned and structured to improve strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and functional capacity, and is often prescribed to address injuries, conditions, or diseases. It aims to relieve pain and prevent further injury.
What is Therapeutic Exercise?
Both of these injuries involve damage to soft tissues, but one refers to the overstretching or tearing of ligaments, while the other involves muscles or tendons. One often results from overuse, and the other typically follows trauma or excessive force.
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain
A hockey player is skating down the ice on a fast break when they suddenly feel a sharp pain in the back of their leg. They report hearing a 'pop' and notice swelling and mild bruising in the middle of the thigh. When attempting to continue playing, they limp noticeably, have difficulty performing quick starts, and struggle to change direction. On examination, there's tenderness and weakness with knee flexion and hip extension. What is the most likely injury?
What is a Grade 2 hamstring strain?
This versatile training system utilizes adjustable straps to perform bodyweight exercises, allowing users to modify the intensity and angle for optimal stability, form, and functional movement. It is widely used in rehabilitation to safely engage injured muscles, enhance core strength, and promote joint mobility while improving athletic performance. What is the name of this system?
What is TRX Suspension Training and Total Resistance Exercises?
This motion describes the rotation of the foot where the sole turns inward toward the body's midline, often observed when performing sharp cuts in sports like soccer.
What is inversion
These are three types of muscle contractions that describe different ways muscles generate force during movement. The first one occurs when the muscle shortens during contraction, the second involves muscle lengthening, and the third happens when the muscle remains the same length throughout contraction.Provide an example for each.
What are Concentric,(flex bicep curl), Eccentric; (extend bicep cur)l, and Isometric; (holding a plank)contractions?
This type of injury involves a direct blow to the bone, resulting in swelling, pain, and sometimes bruising over the affected area. Though it doesn’t typically break the bone, the underlying tissue and bone may suffer significant damage. What is the term for this type of injury?
What is a bone contusion (bone bruise)?
A 30-year-old rugby player is tackled forcefully during a scrimmage, causing their knee to bend inward. They feel immediate pain on the inside of their knee, with swelling developing soon after. When they attempt to continue playing, they notice weakness and instability when planting their foot. Upon examination, the knee shows tenderness along the medial aspect, and a valgus stress test causes pain but reveals no significant movement of the knee joint. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is a Grade 2 MCL sprain?
These 11 key elements encompass the full process of injury recovery and functional enhancement, from initial evaluationand pain management to returning to activity and long-term injury prevention. They provide a structured framework for restoring mobility, strength, and psychological well-being. What are these 11 elements known as?
During a high jump, an athlete takes off from the ground, causing their toes to point downward as they push off. As they reach the peak of the jump and prepare for landing, they pull their toes upward toward their shin. What are the names of these two movements?
What are plantarflexion and dorsiflexion?
These two stretching techniques are employed based on the timing and mechanism of muscle engagement, one utilizing fluid, rhythmic movement to activate and prepare muscles for dynamic tasks, while the other applies stationary tension to promote lengthening and increase muscle compliance post-exercise. Name each, and provide an example where muscle mechanics are maximized.
What are Dynamic Stretching-Lateral Leg Swings and Static Stretching-Seated Forward Fold Stretch?
An athlete reports severe pain, swelling, bruising, and is unable to walk or bear weight on the affected leg after a sudden burst of movement. The muscle feels "torn" and there's a visible deformity. Based on these signs and symptoms, which grade of muscle strain is most likely, and why?
What is a Grade 3 muscle strain? A Grade 3 strain involves a complete rupture of the muscle fibers, leading to significant pain, loss of function, and often visible deformity, resulting in an inability to perform basic movements like walking or standing.
This sensation, which peaks 24 to 48 hours after intense exercise, is commonly experienced by CrossFit athletes and results in muscle stiffness, soreness, and decreased range of motion.
What is Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)?
After applying a non-elastic wrap to a sprained ankle, the athlete begins to report numbness and tingling in the foot. Upon assessment, the clinician checks for color changes, movement restrictions, and sensation loss. What are the three critical areas the clinician is monitoring to ensure proper circulation and nerve function?
What are Circulation, Movement, and Sensation?
Circulation is checked by observing for skin color changes, Movement is assessed by testing the athlete’s ability to move the ankle, and Sensation is evaluated by asking the athlete if they can feel touch or pressure in the affected area. This thorough assessment ensures the wrap isn’t impeding recovery or causing additional harm.
This connective tissue attaches muscle to bone and helps with movement.
What is a tendon?
These two types of muscle fibers differ in their contraction speed, fatigue resistance, and oxygen dependence. One is oxidative, using oxygen for energy, and is suited for endurance activities, while the other is glycolytic, relying on anaerobic pathways and generating energy without oxygen, making it ideal for explosive movements. Name both types and provide an example of an activity for each.
What are Slow-Twitch (Type I)-Marathon and Fast-Twitch (Type II) muscle fibers-Sprint?
Tennis elbow affects the outer part of the elbow and is often caused by overuse of the forearm muscles. This condition can lead to pain when performing activities like gripping or lifting. What is the medical term for tennis elbow?
What is lateral epicondylitis?
In cases of high-energy trauma, such as falls onto an outstretched hand or direct shoulder impact, this anatomical structure often sustains a fracture, which can disrupt the shoulder’s function and cause immediate sharp pain, swelling, and bruising.
What is the clavicle or collarbone fracture?