PT Flashcards

1
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What are the general therapeutic goals for ortho?

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All of the above

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2
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All rehab patients present with the following 3 components:

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Mechanical
Neuromuscular
Motor

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3
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2 main treatment interventions within PT include:

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Manual therapy

Therapeutic exercise

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4
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This finding is typically present when diagnosing patella-femoral syndrome.

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Ipsilateral hip abductor weakness

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5
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What does physical therapy assist with?

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Restoration,

maintenance, promotion of optimal physical function

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6
Q

Places where Physical Therapists can Practice

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Hospital
Private practice
Inpatient rehabilitation facility
Outpatient clinic
Sports-injury treatment center
Skill nursing or extended care facility
Schools
Work, occupational, or industrial environment
Fitness centers or training facility
Academic/research center
Hospice
Home
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7
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Patient Management

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Examination & evaluation
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Intervention

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8
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Therapeutic Goals for General Orthopedic Conditions

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Educate
Pain control
Increase function
Improve coordination, gait, balance, proprioception, “core” activation
Appropriate bracing/orthoses
Prevent or minimize permanent physical disabilities
Restore, maintain, & promote overall health & fitness

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9
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Education for PT

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PRICE: prevention, rest, ice, compression, elevate
Activity modifications
“Active rest”

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10
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How do PTs increase function?

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Regaining ROM & strength

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11
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Manual Therapy

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Tissue/restriction mobilization
Mobilization/manipulation
Manual lymphatic drainage

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12
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Therapeutic Exercise

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Aerobic capacity or endurance conditioning
Balance, coordination & agility training
Body mechanics & postural stabilization
Flexibility exercises
Gait & locomotion training
Neuromuscular development & reeducation
Relaxation/breathing techniques
Strength, power, & endurance training

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13
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Functional Training

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ADL training
Barrier accommodations/modifications
Device & equipment use/training
Functional training programs
Instrumental ADL training
Injury prevention or reduction
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14
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Devices & Equipment

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Adaptive
Assistive
Orthotic
Prosthetic
Protective
Supportive
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15
Q

Physical Agents & Mechanical Modalities

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Cryotherapy/hydrotherapy
Electrotherapeutics (TENS)
Sound agents (US)
Thermotherapy
Compression
Traction devices
Gravity-assisted pneumatic compression devices
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16
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3 Components of PT Treatment

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Mechanical
Neuromuscular
Motor

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17
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Mechanical Components of PT Treatment

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Evaluation of joint, soft tissues, muscular, visceral, & neurovascular components which limit motion or function

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18
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Neuromuscular Components of PT Treatment

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Ability to efficiently initiate & demonstrate proper strength & endurance for any given contraction
Automatic Core Engagement tests
Manual facilitation techniques & directed exercise

19
Q

Motor Control Components

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Ability to utilize efficient mechanical & neuromuscular components to efficiently assume a balanced posture
Focus on kinesthetic & proprioceptive awareness & enhancement
Effectively-timed activation of the core & global muscles during activity

20
Q

Commonly Treated Orthopedic Conditions in PT

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Knee
Rotator cuff disease
Ankle sprains/fractures
Low back pain
Cervical myofascial disorders
Lateral hip pain
21
Q

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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Cartilagenous degenerative changes
Ipsilateral hip abductor weakness
Crepitation
Prolonged walking or sitting, running, hill climbing, & stairs

22
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Risk Factor for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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Flat feet (pes planus)

23
Q

Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

A
Rest
Strengthening of hip
Orthotics
Anti-inflammatories
Taping
24
Q

Rotator Cuff Syndrome

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Impingement
Tendonitis
Tendonosis
Tear

25
Q

Presentation of Rotator Cuff Syndrome

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Pain with overhead activities, reaching behind the back, sleeping on affected side
Isolated cuff weakness

26
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Treatment of Rotator Cuff Syndrome

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Rest
Activity modifications
NSAIDs
Cortisone
Ice
Exercise
Surgery
27
Q

Presentation of Ankle Sprain

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History
Warmth
Redness
Swelling
Pain
28
Q

Ottawa Ankle Rules

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Need x-ray if tender malleolli + one of the following:
Tender tibia/fibula
Tender navicular
tender 5th metatarsal head

29
Q

Treatment of Ankle Sprains

A
PRICE
Bracing
ROM
Balance & proprioceptive reawareness
Strength & stabilization
30
Q

Reasons for Low Back Pain

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Overuse/muscular strain
Ligamentous sprain
Disc injury
Degenerative breakdown

31
Q

Presentation of Low Back Pain

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Pain
Decreased movement
Radicular symptoms

32
Q

Treatment of Low Back Pain

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Rest
Education
Meds
Ice
E-stim
Early exercise (stability muscles)
33
Q

Possible Reasons for Cervalgia

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Stress
Poor posture
Minor injuries
Referred pain
Overuse
Disc protrusion
Pinched nerve
Degenerative
34
Q

Treatment of Cervalgia

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Cold/heat
TENS
Improved posture/body mechanics
NSAIDs/steroids
Joint mobility & exercise
35
Q

Define Trochanteric Bursitis

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Inflammation of the trochanteric bursa

36
Q

Presentation of Trochanteric Bursitis

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Localized pain & tenderness
Pain with walking & prolonged standing
Pain with stairs & hills
Pain with lying on affected side

37
Q

What conditions can trochanteric bursitis coexist with?

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Low back pain
OA
Obesity

38
Q

Treatment of Trochanteric Bursitis

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Activity modifications
Heat
Cortisone
Ultrasound
Stretching
Strengthening
Soft tissue mobilization
39
Q

What does an ACL disruption prevent?

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Anterior tibial translation in relation to the femur

40
Q

What tears often accompany an ACL tear?

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Meniscal
MCL
Cartilage

41
Q

History of an ACL Disruption

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Pop
Immediate pain & swelling
Perceived knee instability
Aspirate bloody fluid
\+ Lachman's
42
Q

Management of ACL Disruption

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PRICE
Orthopedic consult
MRI

43
Q

How long is rehab for an ACL disruption?

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6-9 months