PTAP 1320 FINAL EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Primary goal during the acute phase of rehabilitation - ANS Control inflammation and pain -
the goal is to reduce swelling and protect the tissue early on.
shoulder movement to avoid after an anterior dislocation - ANS External rotation and
abduction - this position stresses the anterior capsule.
Hawkins-Kennedy test - ANS assesses rotator cuff impingement - typically the supraspinatus.
complication from repeated shoulder dislocations - ANS Chronic instability - due to stretched
ligaments and soft tissues.
best exercises for shoulder impingement - ANS Scapular stabilization and rotator cuff
strengthening - improves mechanics and reduces impingement.
Blackburn exercises - ANS used for strengthening scapular stabilizers and rotator cuff -
helpful for posture and shoulder control.
structure involved in a Bankart lesion - ANS Glenoid labrum - typically torn during anterior
dislocation.
nerve compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome - ANS Median nerve - travels through the
carpal tunnel and innervates the thumb, index, and middle fingers.
Drop Arm test - ANS assesses the supraspinatus - inability to control descent suggests a tear.
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, common sign of lateral epicondylitis - ANS Pain with wrist extension - especially during
gripping or lifting.
best wrist position for strength and stability - ANS Slight extension - optimal for gripping and
functional activities.
purpose of a cock-up splint - ANS To support the wrist in extension - reduces tension and
relieves carpal tunnel symptoms.
deformity involving PIP hyperextension and DIP flexion - ANS Swan neck deformity - common
in rheumatoid arthritis.
Adson's maneuver - ANS tests for thoracic outlet syndrome - by assessing compression of the
brachial plexus/subclavian artery.
Yergason's test - ANS assesses the biceps tendon - looking for subluxation or tendinitis.
Colles' fracture - ANS Distal radius fracture with dorsal displacement - often from a fall on an
outstretched hand.
muscle that protracts the scapula and upwardly rotates it - ANS Serratus anterior - important
for overhead reaching.
exercise protocol for spondylolisthesis - ANS Flexion-based core stabilization - reduces
lumbar stress.
correct sequence of core training - ANS Drawing-in → bracing → functional movements -
activates transverse abdominis first.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Primary goal during the acute phase of rehabilitation - ANS Control inflammation and pain -
the goal is to reduce swelling and protect the tissue early on.
shoulder movement to avoid after an anterior dislocation - ANS External rotation and
abduction - this position stresses the anterior capsule.
Hawkins-Kennedy test - ANS assesses rotator cuff impingement - typically the supraspinatus.
complication from repeated shoulder dislocations - ANS Chronic instability - due to stretched
ligaments and soft tissues.
best exercises for shoulder impingement - ANS Scapular stabilization and rotator cuff
strengthening - improves mechanics and reduces impingement.
Blackburn exercises - ANS used for strengthening scapular stabilizers and rotator cuff -
helpful for posture and shoulder control.
structure involved in a Bankart lesion - ANS Glenoid labrum - typically torn during anterior
dislocation.
nerve compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome - ANS Median nerve - travels through the
carpal tunnel and innervates the thumb, index, and middle fingers.
Drop Arm test - ANS assesses the supraspinatus - inability to control descent suggests a tear.
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, common sign of lateral epicondylitis - ANS Pain with wrist extension - especially during
gripping or lifting.
best wrist position for strength and stability - ANS Slight extension - optimal for gripping and
functional activities.
purpose of a cock-up splint - ANS To support the wrist in extension - reduces tension and
relieves carpal tunnel symptoms.
deformity involving PIP hyperextension and DIP flexion - ANS Swan neck deformity - common
in rheumatoid arthritis.
Adson's maneuver - ANS tests for thoracic outlet syndrome - by assessing compression of the
brachial plexus/subclavian artery.
Yergason's test - ANS assesses the biceps tendon - looking for subluxation or tendinitis.
Colles' fracture - ANS Distal radius fracture with dorsal displacement - often from a fall on an
outstretched hand.
muscle that protracts the scapula and upwardly rotates it - ANS Serratus anterior - important
for overhead reaching.
exercise protocol for spondylolisthesis - ANS Flexion-based core stabilization - reduces
lumbar stress.
correct sequence of core training - ANS Drawing-in → bracing → functional movements -
activates transverse abdominis first.
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