Kines
Gait assessmentWhat assessment is used by a therapist to observe how a client walks?
assessment
Which of the following structures is made of involuntary striated fibers?
esophagus, intestines, heart, lungs
heart
A chiropractor writes a prescription for a patient to receive 30 minute sessions once a week. They are to be focused on the cervical area. The client asks the therapist to work on the lower legs and feet.
The therapist should have the client sign a new treatment plan and send to the chiropractor.
False.
The therapist should continue with the original treatment plan and inform the client that the legs and feet can be addressed after consulting with the chiropractor.
Which of the following external forces is best used by the therapist to elongate soft tissue?
twisting, shearing, compression, tensile
Tensile
Shin Splints is a classified as an overuse condition that effects the anterior or posterior regions of the lower leg.
True or False
True
The facet joints of the spine are known as
The facet joints of the spine are known as zygapophyseals
Laxity within a joint articulation is described as
joint play
HIPPA stands for
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Superficial strokes on a client creates what type of effect?
Mechanical, Chemical, Reflexive, Thermal
Reflexive
Chronic spasticity of the iliopsoas can be caused the what condition?
Scoliosis
What landmark is found between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus?
Bicipital groove
Golgi tendon organ detects?
The amount of tension within a muscle
A sole proprietor completes which tax form for the IRS?
Schedule C
Muscle Energy Techniques purpose within a session is to:
change a muscle's resting length.
A client presents with numbness in the ulnar side of the hand. A common condition may be...
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Rotation of the head ipsilaterally will lengthen or shorten the fibers of the trapezius?
Lengthen
Actin and myosin filaments that allow a muscle to contract make ? :
sarcomeres
A record of monies owed by a practitioner to individuals or organizations is termed:
accounts payable
Which hormone is responsible for an increase in focused attention after receiving a massage?
Dopamine
A client complains of paresthesia and a weak grip in her right arm and hand. She occasionally feels pain in her neck and chest on the affected side. Which of the following muscle groups would the therapist work?
scalenes, intercostals, intertransversarii, pterygoids
scalenes
Which muscle acts as a synergist with peroneus longus during eversion of the foot?
tibialis anterior
tibialis posterior
extensor digitorum longus
extensor hallucus longus
extensor digitorum longus
Blood circulating to the lungs from the heart would pass through which of the following structures
pulmonary artery
left ventricle
ascending aorta
left atrium
left atrium
A client tells a practitioner that he would like a light pressure massage. During the session, the practitioner begins to perform medium to deep strokes over a myofascial restriction in the back. The therapist explains that this area needs to be "worked out". This is an example of a scope of practice violation.
False, it is a boundary violation.
The application and release of compressive strokes may initiate:
decreased dopamine levels,
increased arterial flow
the fight or flight response
excessive fascial edema
increased arterial flow
Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, or Gigantism is due to an autoimmune disease.
Multiple Sclerosis