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IRENE GOLD PT BOARDS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
When evaluating a shoulder, the ratio of the glenohumeral
movement to scapular movement should be: - correct answer-
2:1
How do you determine the max HR for aerobic activity in a pt -
correct answer- Resting HR
Which type of exercises is best to use when rehabbing a disc -
correct answer- McKenzie
Which muscle exercise will stimulate the multifidus, strengthen
the obliques & strengthen rectus abdominals - correct answer-
Core exercises
55 yo male leaned over & had immediate pain in his low back
extending into his right lateral foot. Bechterew's was positive.
What is the initial treatment: - correct answer- 1. Cryotherapy
2. Traction
3. McKenzie exercises
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55 yo male leaned over & had immediate pain in his low back
extending into his right lateral foot. Bechterew's was positive.
What is the best exercise program in the subacute phase: -
correct answer- 1. Water resistance
2. Walking
3. Extension exercises
55 yo male leaned over & had immediate pain in his low back
extending into his right lateral foot. Bechterew's was positive.
What is the best exercises for rehab - correct answer- 1.
Stretch abdominals
2. Stretch psoas
3. Stretch glutes
A 15 yo boy has pain below the knee & it is worse w/walking up
& down stairs. THe physical exam revealed a problem at the
tibial tuberosity. All orthos were negative on the knee. What is
the case management - correct answer- 1. Chopat strap
2. Cryotherapy
3. Limit activity
A 15 yo boy has pain below the knee & it is worse w/walking up
& down stairs. THe physical exam revealed a problem at the
tibial tuberosity. All orthos were negative on the knee. What is
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the proper way to handle this in the subacute phase - correct
answer- 1. Stationary bike
2. Swim exercises
3. Stretch quads
A 15 yo boy has pain below the knee & it is worse w/walking up
& down stairs. THe physical exam revealed a problem at the
tibial tuberosity. All orthos were negative on the knee. Once the
pt is out of pain, which muscles should be rehabbed - correct
answer- 1. Stretch hamstrings
2. Strengthen rectus femoris
3. Stretch rectus femoris
The pt presents w/post pelvic tilt, which of th efollowing should
be facilitated - correct answer- Quads
Which of the following muscles should be exercised in a mother
following the birth of her baby - correct answer- Pelvic floor
Which of the following muscles should be stretched to rehab
pts w/TOS - correct answer- Pec minor
IRENE GOLD PT BOARDS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
When evaluating a shoulder, the ratio of the glenohumeral
movement to scapular movement should be: - correct answer-
2:1
How do you determine the max HR for aerobic activity in a pt -
correct answer- Resting HR
Which type of exercises is best to use when rehabbing a disc -
correct answer- McKenzie
Which muscle exercise will stimulate the multifidus, strengthen
the obliques & strengthen rectus abdominals - correct answer-
Core exercises
55 yo male leaned over & had immediate pain in his low back
extending into his right lateral foot. Bechterew's was positive.
What is the initial treatment: - correct answer- 1. Cryotherapy
2. Traction
3. McKenzie exercises
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55 yo male leaned over & had immediate pain in his low back
extending into his right lateral foot. Bechterew's was positive.
What is the best exercise program in the subacute phase: -
correct answer- 1. Water resistance
2. Walking
3. Extension exercises
55 yo male leaned over & had immediate pain in his low back
extending into his right lateral foot. Bechterew's was positive.
What is the best exercises for rehab - correct answer- 1.
Stretch abdominals
2. Stretch psoas
3. Stretch glutes
A 15 yo boy has pain below the knee & it is worse w/walking up
& down stairs. THe physical exam revealed a problem at the
tibial tuberosity. All orthos were negative on the knee. What is
the case management - correct answer- 1. Chopat strap
2. Cryotherapy
3. Limit activity
A 15 yo boy has pain below the knee & it is worse w/walking up
& down stairs. THe physical exam revealed a problem at the
tibial tuberosity. All orthos were negative on the knee. What is
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the proper way to handle this in the subacute phase - correct
answer- 1. Stationary bike
2. Swim exercises
3. Stretch quads
A 15 yo boy has pain below the knee & it is worse w/walking up
& down stairs. THe physical exam revealed a problem at the
tibial tuberosity. All orthos were negative on the knee. Once the
pt is out of pain, which muscles should be rehabbed - correct
answer- 1. Stretch hamstrings
2. Strengthen rectus femoris
3. Stretch rectus femoris
The pt presents w/post pelvic tilt, which of th efollowing should
be facilitated - correct answer- Quads
Which of the following muscles should be exercised in a mother
following the birth of her baby - correct answer- Pelvic floor
Which of the following muscles should be stretched to rehab
pts w/TOS - correct answer- Pec minor
