Amputations
Home Integration
Orthotics/Prosthetics
Sports Medicine
Core Stabilization
100
What is the phenomenon that is described as knifelike pain and electrical shocks in the missing limb?
Phantom pain
100
Describe community ambulation.
Navigating through community obstacles such as ramps, stairs, buildings, work, activites
100
What is an AFO primarily used for?
Restricting or assisting motion
100
What does PRICE stand for?
Protect, rest, ice, compression, elevation
100
Name three advanced core stabilization movements.
Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi.
200
Give an example of a rigid dressing
Plaster of Paris
200
Define home, community, and work.
Where patient lives, communities activities, work/school
200
What challenges will a double amputee face?
Community ambulation, balance, skin/wounds, prosthesis
200
What joint is frequently injured in contact sports?
Knee-lateral force, ACL/Meniscus, PCL, LCL, MCL
200
Describe core stabilization.
Improving strength in trunk, balance/coordination, flexibility
300
What is the primary purpose of residual limb wrapping?
Preparation for a prosthesis
300
Name communication skills needed as a PTA
Compassion/empathy, active listening, match patient's tone, servant attitude
300
Name the external shoe modification that shifts weight from the metatarsal joints to the metatarsal shaft.
Metatarsal bar
300
Name the female athlete triad.
Eating disorder Bone loss Irregular menstruation
400
What is a hemipelvectomy?
Resection of the lower half of the pelvis.
400
What home equipment might a transfemoral amputee need?
Walker, wheelchair, shower bench, reacher, ramp
400
Circumduction is a displacement exhibited in the swing phase of gait if:
the prosthesis is too long the patient is reluctant to bend the knee the socket is loose
400
Name three side effects of steroid use.
Dizziness Increased risk of depression Hypertension
500
Name a gait deviation caused by a hip flexion contracture?
Uneven step length
500
What orthotic is for a reciprocal gait?
THKAFO
500
What are the signs of Overtraining Syndrome?
Drop in Performance Headaches Hyper alertness Loss of enthusiasm
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