Muscle Madness
This muscle is commonly referred to as " abs "
What is Rectus Abdominis?
The amount of movement available at a joint.
What is ROM (range of motion)?
PT school typically lasts this many years typically.
What is 3 years?
The “RICE” method stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and ___.
What is elevation?
In The Karate Kid, Mr. Miyagi uses this “technique” to help Daniel’s leg pain.
What is heat/massage therapy?
This large muscle helps you extend your hip when standing up from a chair
What is glute maximus?
The force that opposes movement between two surfaces.
What is friction?
The online application used for most PT programs.
This common knee injury which typically has a non-contact mechanism of injury (cutting movements)
What is ACL tear?
In Rocky, the main character trains by running up these famous steps.
What are Philadelphia Museum of Art steps?
The main muscle used when doing a bicep curl.
What is Biceps Brachii?
When a muscle shortens during contraction, it’s called this type of contraction.
This standardized test is sometimes required for PT school admission.
What is the GRE?
This injury often happens when you twist your ankle inward.
What is inversion ankle sprain?
In Creed, Adonis shadowboxes to improve coordination and agility. PT calls this type of movement ___.
These muscles stabilize your shoulder blades.
What are Rhomboids?
The law that states bones adapt to the stress placed on them.
Name two common types of experience that PT schools want to see on your application to show exposure to the field.
What is clinical observation hours/work experience in healthcare?
“Tennis elbow” is the nickname for this condition.
In Creed, Adonis trains after injuries using exercises that mimic real fight movements. This type of training in PT is called ___.
This deep core muscle wraps around your abdomen like a corset.
What is Transverse abdominus?
When a PT examines how a patient walks, this is called a ___.
What is gait analysis?
PT schools often evaluate this personal aspect through essays, interviews, and recommendation letters.
What is Character, motivation, and why PT?
This shoulder structure is made up of 4 muscles that stabilize the joint.
What is the rotator cuff?
In The Hunger Games, Katniss gets a cut on her leg from an arrow. PT would help with __ to restore mobility and prevent stiffness after healing.
What is What is range of motion (ROM) exercises and wound care?