PT Boards Irene Gold Packet Exam Questions and Answers

PT Boards Irene Gold Packet Exam
Questions and Answers
What are the 5 indications for massage? - -Subacute sprains

Strains

Bruises

Tendonitis

Bursitis

-What is the one contraindication to massage? - -Vascular issues

-What is friction massage? - -Type of massage to break up adhesions

-What is the main indication for trigger point therapy? - -myofascial pain

-What is trigger point therapy used for? - -Used to elongate contracted
bands of muscle fibers

-How long is trigger point therapy performed for? - -No longer than 10
seconds

-What are the 3 indications for traction therapys? - -Disc syndromes

IVF encroachment

Chronic muscle spasm

-What are the three contraindications to traction therapy? - -Bone
weakening/inhibiting conditions

ligamentous instability

acute injury

-What is the one indication for cryotherapy? - -Acute injuries

-What are the 4 contraindications to cryotherapy? - -circulatory compromise

hypersensitivity to cold

, frostbite

raynaud's

-What does PRICE stand for? - -Protect

rest

ice

compression

elevate

-What are the three indications for infrared therapy? - -Chronic
musculoskeletal conditions

arthritic conditions

stiff joints

-What are the 3 contraindications for infrared therapy? - -Acute conditions

inflammation

abnormal thermal sensation

-What are the 2 indications for ultra violet therapy? - -Skin and Bone
conditions

-What are the two contraindications for ultra violet therapy? - -Hemorrhage
and inflammation

-What are the three main effects of ultraviolet therapy? - -Antibacterial


Antifungal

metabolic effects

-What are the two forms of diathermy? - -Short wave

Microwave

-What are the three indications for diathermy? - -Deep chronic
musculoskeletal conditions