PCM 3 exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: manual therapy techniques are used to
Answer: modulate pain & treat joint impairments that limit ROM
Question 2: a thrust manipu- lation/high veloci- ty thrust (HVT) is considered
Answer: grade 4 mob; high velocity, short amplitude tech performed at end ROM: used to alter positional
relationship in joint to stimulate joint mechanoreceptors (break up adhesions)
Question 3: what is a self-mobilization (auto-mob)
Answer: self-stretching using joint traction or glides to help stretch joint capsule (PT teaches pt to do
themselves)
Question 4: what is mobiliza- tion with move- ment (MWM)
Answer: PT provides movement of joint surfaces while pt actively moves joint as well (muligan technique)
Question 5: osteokinematics
Answer: movement pt can do voluntarily
Question 6: component mo- tion
Answer: cannot be actively performed by pt- happens same time as arthrokinematics
Question 7: resting positon
Answer: open/loose pack position, where joint mob is conducted (starting position)
Question 8: manipulation un- der anesthesia
Answer: designed to restore full ROM by "breaking adhesions" around joint *helps improve mobility*
Question 9: muscle energy
Answer: active contraction of deep muscles to help create accessory movement at joint, allowing for more
comfort w ROM *PT instructs pt on using deep mm. around joint to help create some of those accessory
glides/movement*
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, Question 10: why might passive angular stretching cause pain or joint trauma?
Answer: more compression of joint surface in direction of rolling bone
Question 11: why is joint-glide safer and more se- mechanics lective?
Answer: more controlled- forces selectively to desired tissues & replicated normal joint w/out compressing
cartilage
Question 12: what are the posi- adds tive effects of com- naturally pression to a joint?
Answer: stability, maintains health of cartilage, helps move synovial fluid, occurs w rolling or WB
movements
Question 13: traction is
Answer: a longitudinal pull, long axis traction ex. inf. glide of GH
Question 14: what is a distrac- tion mobilization technique good for?
Answer: for pain modulation and/or when applying gliding technique to stretch joint capsule
Question 15: indication for joint mob: pain, muscle guarding, spasm
Answer: grade 1/2, neurophysiological ettects of small amplitude oscillations & distrac- tion
Question 16: indication for joint mob: reversible joint hypomobility
Answer: grade 3/4, need to change connective tissue
Question 17: indication for joint mob: position- al faults/subluxa- tions
Answer: single thrust manipulation, MWM techniques or thrust techniques *may occur due to traumatic
injury, muscle imbalances/instability, or prolonged immobilization*
Question 18: indication for joint mob: progressive limitation
Answer: occurs w disease process such as ankylosing spondylitis, progressive degeneration change to
connective tissue causing solidification of
Question 19: indication for joint mob: functional immobility
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Question 1: manual therapy techniques are used to
Answer: modulate pain & treat joint impairments that limit ROM
Question 2: a thrust manipu- lation/high veloci- ty thrust (HVT) is considered
Answer: grade 4 mob; high velocity, short amplitude tech performed at end ROM: used to alter positional
relationship in joint to stimulate joint mechanoreceptors (break up adhesions)
Question 3: what is a self-mobilization (auto-mob)
Answer: self-stretching using joint traction or glides to help stretch joint capsule (PT teaches pt to do
themselves)
Question 4: what is mobiliza- tion with move- ment (MWM)
Answer: PT provides movement of joint surfaces while pt actively moves joint as well (muligan technique)
Question 5: osteokinematics
Answer: movement pt can do voluntarily
Question 6: component mo- tion
Answer: cannot be actively performed by pt- happens same time as arthrokinematics
Question 7: resting positon
Answer: open/loose pack position, where joint mob is conducted (starting position)
Question 8: manipulation un- der anesthesia
Answer: designed to restore full ROM by "breaking adhesions" around joint *helps improve mobility*
Question 9: muscle energy
Answer: active contraction of deep muscles to help create accessory movement at joint, allowing for more
comfort w ROM *PT instructs pt on using deep mm. around joint to help create some of those accessory
glides/movement*
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, Question 10: why might passive angular stretching cause pain or joint trauma?
Answer: more compression of joint surface in direction of rolling bone
Question 11: why is joint-glide safer and more se- mechanics lective?
Answer: more controlled- forces selectively to desired tissues & replicated normal joint w/out compressing
cartilage
Question 12: what are the posi- adds tive effects of com- naturally pression to a joint?
Answer: stability, maintains health of cartilage, helps move synovial fluid, occurs w rolling or WB
movements
Question 13: traction is
Answer: a longitudinal pull, long axis traction ex. inf. glide of GH
Question 14: what is a distrac- tion mobilization technique good for?
Answer: for pain modulation and/or when applying gliding technique to stretch joint capsule
Question 15: indication for joint mob: pain, muscle guarding, spasm
Answer: grade 1/2, neurophysiological ettects of small amplitude oscillations & distrac- tion
Question 16: indication for joint mob: reversible joint hypomobility
Answer: grade 3/4, need to change connective tissue
Question 17: indication for joint mob: position- al faults/subluxa- tions
Answer: single thrust manipulation, MWM techniques or thrust techniques *may occur due to traumatic
injury, muscle imbalances/instability, or prolonged immobilization*
Question 18: indication for joint mob: progressive limitation
Answer: occurs w disease process such as ankylosing spondylitis, progressive degeneration change to
connective tissue causing solidification of
Question 19: indication for joint mob: functional immobility
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