BOARDS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACTUAL
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
When evaluating a shoulder, the ratio of the glenohumeral movement to scapular movement should
be______? - ANSWER-2:1
What is the percentage of increase in heart rate that is considered....? - ANSWER-60-70%
How do you determine the max heart rate for aerobic activity in a patient? - ANSWER-Resting heart rate
(220 minus age)
Which type of exercise is best to use when rehabbing a disc? - ANSWER-McKenzie
Which muscle exercise will stimulate the multifidus, strengthen obliques, and strengthen rectus
abdominals? - ANSWER-Core exercises
A 55 year old male leaned over and had immediate pain in his low back extending into his right lateral
foot. Bechterew's was positive. What is the initial treatment? - ANSWER-1. Cryotherapy
2. Traction
3. McKenzie exercises
Follow up: What is the best exercise program in the subacute phase? - ANSWER-1. Water resistance
2. Walking
, 3. Extension exercises
Follow up: what is the best exercise for rehab - ANSWER-1. Stretch abdominals
2. Stretch psoas
3. Stretch glutes
A 15 year old boy has pain below the knee and it is worse with walking up and down stairs. The physical
examination revealed a problem at the tibial tuberosity. All orthopedic tests were negative on the knee.
What is the case management? - ANSWER-1. Chopat strap
2. Cryotherapy
3. Limit activity
Follow up: What is the proper way to handle this in the subacute phase? - ANSWER-1. Stationary bike
2. Swim exercises
3. Stretch quads
Follow up: once the patient is out of pain, which muscles should be rehabbed? - ANSWER-1. Stretch
hamstrings
2. Strengthen rectus femoris
3. Stretch rectus femoris
The patient presents with posterior pelvic tile, which of the following should be FACILITATED? - ANSWER-
quads (because they are inhibited)
Which of the following muscles should be exercised in a mother following the birth of her baby? -
ANSWER-Pelvic floor
Which of the following muscles should be stretched to rehab patients with TOS? - ANSWER-Pec minor
Patient is in the standing position with hands over head and palms to the sky. Which muscles are being
stretched? - ANSWER-Latissimus dorsi