PTA EXAM NPTE LATEST
(MUSCULOSKELETAL)
Cadence - ANSWERS-# of steps over a period of time 110-120 steps a
min
degree of toe out - ANSWERS-line from center of heel to great toe with
average 7 degrees
double support phase - ANSWERS-2 times in gait cycle where both feet
are on the ground (20%)
Pelvic rotation - ANSWERS-4 degrees forward with the wing leg 4
degrees backward with the stance leg
Step length - ANSWERS-distance measured from R heel strike and L
heel strike (28 inches)
stride length - ANSWERS-distance from R heel strike to following R
heel strike (56 inches)
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, PTA EXAM NPTE LATEST
(MUSCULOSKELETAL)
Antalgic Gait - ANSWERS-Protective gait pattern where the involved
step length is decreased in order to avoid weight bearing on the involved
side usually secondary to pain
Ataxic Gait - ANSWERS-Staggering and unsteadiness with a usually a
wide BOS and movements are exaggerated
Cerebellar Gait - ANSWERS-Staggering gait pattern seen in cerebellar
disease
Circumduction Gait - ANSWERS-Circular gait motion to advance the
leg during swing phase, may compensate for insufficient hip or knee
flexion or dorsiflexion
Double step Gait - ANSWERS-Alternate steps are of different legnth of
at a different rate
equine gait - ANSWERS-High steps usually involves exccessive
gastrocenemius ( end of toe off with excessive plantarflex)
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, PTA EXAM NPTE LATEST
(MUSCULOSKELETAL)
Festinating Gait - ANSWERS-Patinet walsk on toes as though pushed,
starts slow and increases
Hemiplegic Gait - ANSWERS-One side circumducts
Parkinsonian Gait - ANSWERS-Increased forward flexion of the trunk
and knees with shuffling small steps
Scissor Gait - ANSWERS-Legs cross midline upon advancement
Spastic Gait - ANSWERS-Stiff movement with toes seeming to catch
and drag, legs held together and hip and knee joints slightly flexed.
Commonly seen in spastic paraplegia
Steppage Gait - ANSWERS-Gait pattern in which the feet and toes are
lifted through hip and knee flexion to excessive heights, usually due to
secondary DF weakness. Foot slap at initial contact with ground/
Tabetic gait - ANSWERS-High stepping ataxic gait pattern in which the
feet slap the ground
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, PTA EXAM NPTE LATEST
(MUSCULOSKELETAL)
Compensated Trendelenburg gait - ANSWERS-Excessive lateral trunk
flexion over side in which glute med is weak
Uncompensated trendemburg gait - ANSWERS-Hip drops opposite to
the side of glute med weakness
Vaulting Gait pattern - ANSWERS-Excessive Hip hike and plantar
flexion when the swing leg advances
Speed's test - ANSWERS-Indicates Biceps tendonitis
In sitting/standing patient has elbow extended and forearm supinated.
Therapist has hand over bicipital groove(Ant Shoulder) and other hand
over volar surface of forearm. Therapist resists shoulder flexion and if
pain then +
Yergason's Test - ANSWERS-Indicates Bicep Tendonitis
Sitting with elbow at 90 and forearm pronated. Asked to supinate and
externally rotate agianst resistance and if pain is positive
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(MUSCULOSKELETAL)
Cadence - ANSWERS-# of steps over a period of time 110-120 steps a
min
degree of toe out - ANSWERS-line from center of heel to great toe with
average 7 degrees
double support phase - ANSWERS-2 times in gait cycle where both feet
are on the ground (20%)
Pelvic rotation - ANSWERS-4 degrees forward with the wing leg 4
degrees backward with the stance leg
Step length - ANSWERS-distance measured from R heel strike and L
heel strike (28 inches)
stride length - ANSWERS-distance from R heel strike to following R
heel strike (56 inches)
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PAGE
1
, PTA EXAM NPTE LATEST
(MUSCULOSKELETAL)
Antalgic Gait - ANSWERS-Protective gait pattern where the involved
step length is decreased in order to avoid weight bearing on the involved
side usually secondary to pain
Ataxic Gait - ANSWERS-Staggering and unsteadiness with a usually a
wide BOS and movements are exaggerated
Cerebellar Gait - ANSWERS-Staggering gait pattern seen in cerebellar
disease
Circumduction Gait - ANSWERS-Circular gait motion to advance the
leg during swing phase, may compensate for insufficient hip or knee
flexion or dorsiflexion
Double step Gait - ANSWERS-Alternate steps are of different legnth of
at a different rate
equine gait - ANSWERS-High steps usually involves exccessive
gastrocenemius ( end of toe off with excessive plantarflex)
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2
, PTA EXAM NPTE LATEST
(MUSCULOSKELETAL)
Festinating Gait - ANSWERS-Patinet walsk on toes as though pushed,
starts slow and increases
Hemiplegic Gait - ANSWERS-One side circumducts
Parkinsonian Gait - ANSWERS-Increased forward flexion of the trunk
and knees with shuffling small steps
Scissor Gait - ANSWERS-Legs cross midline upon advancement
Spastic Gait - ANSWERS-Stiff movement with toes seeming to catch
and drag, legs held together and hip and knee joints slightly flexed.
Commonly seen in spastic paraplegia
Steppage Gait - ANSWERS-Gait pattern in which the feet and toes are
lifted through hip and knee flexion to excessive heights, usually due to
secondary DF weakness. Foot slap at initial contact with ground/
Tabetic gait - ANSWERS-High stepping ataxic gait pattern in which the
feet slap the ground
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, PTA EXAM NPTE LATEST
(MUSCULOSKELETAL)
Compensated Trendelenburg gait - ANSWERS-Excessive lateral trunk
flexion over side in which glute med is weak
Uncompensated trendemburg gait - ANSWERS-Hip drops opposite to
the side of glute med weakness
Vaulting Gait pattern - ANSWERS-Excessive Hip hike and plantar
flexion when the swing leg advances
Speed's test - ANSWERS-Indicates Biceps tendonitis
In sitting/standing patient has elbow extended and forearm supinated.
Therapist has hand over bicipital groove(Ant Shoulder) and other hand
over volar surface of forearm. Therapist resists shoulder flexion and if
pain then +
Yergason's Test - ANSWERS-Indicates Bicep Tendonitis
Sitting with elbow at 90 and forearm pronated. Asked to supinate and
externally rotate agianst resistance and if pain is positive
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