Scoliosis
A RIGHT thoracic scoliosis will have a ____ convexity, ROTATION OF VERTEBRAE, rib hump & elevated shoulder
What is RIGHT
A gluteus medius weakness leads to this gait pattern.
What is a Trendelenburg gait
To increase shoulder abduction, which direction should the humeral head be mobilized?
What is Inferior.
This autoimmune disorder is characterized by symmetric joint inflammation, morning stiffness, and rheumatoid factor.
What is Rheumatoid arthritis.
This questionnaire is widely used for patients with low back pain.
What is Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).
a Pt with a Cobb's angle of 60 degrees will need what kind of treatment?
What is SURGICAL
curves less than 30 degrees= observation
curves 30-49 degrees = BRACING (esp if child)
Curves 50+ = SX
Excessive plantarflexion contracture will most likely cause this gait deviation
What is Toe-walking or knee hyperextension during stance.
To improve knee flexion, which direction should the tibia be mobilized on the femur?
What is Posterior.
A butterfly rash is a hallmark feature of this autoimmune disease.
What is Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
This outcome measure assesses function in hip and knee OA patients.
What is WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index).
A Cobb’s angle of 25° in an adolescent is typically treated with what?
what is Bracing and exercise.
Steppage gait is most often caused by weakness of which muscle group?
What is Ankle dorsiflexors (anterior tibialis).
To increase wrist extension, which way should the proximal carpal row be mobilized on the radius/ulna?
What is Volar (palmar).
This autoimmune connective tissue disease presents with skin thickening, Raynaud’s phenomenon, and possible visceral organ involvement.
What is Systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma)?
This outcome measure is specific to upper extremity function and disability.
What is DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand).
What side is named "DEXTROscoliosis?
What is the RIGHT side
Dextro = right scoliosis/ right sided convexity
LEVO = LEFT
A patient with quadriceps weakness may compensate with this gait deviation.
What is Forward trunk lean during stance.
To increase hip flexion, the femoral head should be mobilized in which direction?
what is Posterior and inferior.
This autoimmune disorder causes inflammatory back pain, sacroiliitis, and progressive fusion of the spine, often presenting in young males.
What is Ankylosing spondylitis?
This tool is commonly used to assess functional mobility in elderly and fall risk.
What is Timed Up and Go (TUG).
A RIGHT thoracic scoliosis will have a LEFT ____
higher iliac crest & Glute fold
rotation of spinous process
Circumduction gait is a common compensation for this impairment.
What is Inability to shorten the limb during swing (e.g., due to knee extension or foot drop)
To improve ankle dorsiflexion at the talocrural joint, which direction should the talus be mobilized?
What is Posterior.
This autoimmune condition affects exocrine glands, causing dry eyes and mouth.
What is Sjögren’s syndrome.
This scale is used to measure functional independence across multiple domains in inpatient rehab.
What is FIM (Functional Independence Measure).