Scoliosis
Abnormal Gait
MOBS
Autoimmune Dx
Outcome measures
100

A RIGHT thoracic scoliosis will have a ____ convexity, ROTATION OF VERTEBRAE, rib hump & elevated shoulder

What is RIGHT

100

A gluteus medius weakness leads to this gait pattern.

What is a Trendelenburg gait

100

To increase shoulder abduction, which direction should the humeral head be mobilized?

What is Inferior.

100

This autoimmune disorder is characterized by symmetric joint inflammation, morning stiffness, and rheumatoid factor.

What is Rheumatoid arthritis.

100

This questionnaire is widely used for patients with low back pain.


What is Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).

200

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

200

Excessive plantarflexion contracture will most likely cause this gait deviation

What is Toe-walking or knee hyperextension during stance.

200

To improve knee flexion, which direction should the tibia be mobilized on the femur?


What is Posterior.

200

A butterfly rash is a hallmark feature of this autoimmune disease.


What is Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

200

This outcome measure assesses function in hip and knee OA patients.


What is WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index).

300

A Cobb’s angle of 25° in an adolescent is typically treated with what?

what is Bracing and exercise.

300

Steppage gait is most often caused by weakness of which muscle group?

What is Ankle dorsiflexors (anterior tibialis).

300

To increase wrist extension, which way should the proximal carpal row be mobilized on the radius/ulna?


What is Volar (palmar).

300

This autoimmune connective tissue disease presents with skin thickening, Raynaud’s phenomenon, and possible visceral organ involvement.


What is Systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma)?

300

This outcome measure is specific to upper extremity function and disability.


What is DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand).

400

What side is named "DEXTROscoliosis?

What is the RIGHT side

Dextro = right scoliosis/ right sided convexity 

LEVO = LEFT

400

A patient with quadriceps weakness may compensate with this gait deviation.


What is Forward trunk lean during stance.

400

To increase hip flexion, the femoral head should be mobilized in which direction?

what is Posterior and inferior.

400

This autoimmune disorder causes inflammatory back pain, sacroiliitis, and progressive fusion of the spine, often presenting in young males.

What is Ankylosing spondylitis?

400

This tool is commonly used to assess functional mobility in elderly and fall risk.

What is Timed Up and Go (TUG).

500

A RIGHT thoracic scoliosis will have a LEFT ____

higher iliac crest & Glute fold 

rotation of spinous process


500

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)

500

To improve ankle dorsiflexion at the talocrural joint, which direction should the talus be mobilized?

What is Posterior.

500

This autoimmune condition affects exocrine glands, causing dry eyes and mouth.

What is Sjögren’s syndrome.

500

This scale is used to measure functional independence across multiple domains in inpatient rehab.

What is FIM (Functional Independence Measure).