NBCE PT BOARDS EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Biceps curls used for rehabilitation of the elbow are best described
as a/an______exercise.
a. Isokinetic
b. Open chain
c. Closed chain
d. Isometric
B
Which muscles are activated to maintain posterior pelvic tilt?
a. Lower abdominals
b. Quadrates lumborum
c. Quadriceps
d. Hip flexors
A
Which muscles is not emphasized in early rehabilitation of shoulder
impingement syndrome due to its upward force on the humerus?
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, NBCE PT BOARDS EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
a. Supraspinatus
b. Infraspinatus
c. Deltoid
d. Serratus anterior
A
Which of these muscles is most important in the management of
degenerative osteoarthritis?
a. Gemellus
b. Hamstrings
c. Gluteus maximus
d. Quadriceps
C
During the acute phase of shoulder impingement, what type of
exercises are indicated?
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, NBCE PT BOARDS EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
a. Isometric
b. Isotonic
c. Plyometric
d. Variable resistance
A
Which of these is most appropriate for rehabilitation of diastasis
recti?
a. Anchored full sit ups
b. Modified squats
c. Bilateral straight leg raises
d. Head lift with pelvic tilt
D
What passive modalities are most appropriate during the initial
treatment of this patient? (select 3)
(40 year old man with lateral elbow pain; 4/10 while playing tennis
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Biceps curls used for rehabilitation of the elbow are best described
as a/an______exercise.
a. Isokinetic
b. Open chain
c. Closed chain
d. Isometric
B
Which muscles are activated to maintain posterior pelvic tilt?
a. Lower abdominals
b. Quadrates lumborum
c. Quadriceps
d. Hip flexors
A
Which muscles is not emphasized in early rehabilitation of shoulder
impingement syndrome due to its upward force on the humerus?
END OF
PAGE
1
, NBCE PT BOARDS EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
a. Supraspinatus
b. Infraspinatus
c. Deltoid
d. Serratus anterior
A
Which of these muscles is most important in the management of
degenerative osteoarthritis?
a. Gemellus
b. Hamstrings
c. Gluteus maximus
d. Quadriceps
C
During the acute phase of shoulder impingement, what type of
exercises are indicated?
END OF
PAGE
2
, NBCE PT BOARDS EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
a. Isometric
b. Isotonic
c. Plyometric
d. Variable resistance
A
Which of these is most appropriate for rehabilitation of diastasis
recti?
a. Anchored full sit ups
b. Modified squats
c. Bilateral straight leg raises
d. Head lift with pelvic tilt
D
What passive modalities are most appropriate during the initial
treatment of this patient? (select 3)
(40 year old man with lateral elbow pain; 4/10 while playing tennis
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PAGE
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