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IRENE GOLD PT BOARDS ACTUAL EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
When evaluating a shoulder, the ratio of the glenohumeral
movement to scapular movement should be______? - correct
answer- 2:1
What is the percentage of increase in heart rate that is
considered....? - correct answer- 60-70%
How do you determine the max heart rate for aerobic activity in
a patient? - correct answer- Resting heart rate (220 minus age)
Which type of exercise is best to use when rehabbing a disc? -
correct answer- McKenzie
Which muscle exercise will stimulate the multifidus, strengthen
obliques, and strengthen rectus abdominals? - correct answer-
Core exercises
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A 55 year old male leaned over and 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
Follow up: What is the best exercise program in the subacute
phase? - correct answer- 1. Water resistance
2. Walking
3. Extension exercises
Follow up: what is the best exercise for rehab - correct answer-
1. Stretch abdominals
2. Stretch psoas
3. Stretch glutes
A 15 year old boy has pain below the knee and it is worse with
walking up and down stairs. The physical examination revealed
a problem at the tibial tuberosity. All orthopedic tests were
negative on the knee. What is the case management? - correct
answer- 1. Chopat strap
2. Cryotherapy
3. Limit activity
IRENE GOLD PT BOARDS ACTUAL EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
When evaluating a shoulder, the ratio of the glenohumeral
movement to scapular movement should be______? - correct
answer- 2:1
What is the percentage of increase in heart rate that is
considered....? - correct answer- 60-70%
How do you determine the max heart rate for aerobic activity in
a patient? - correct answer- Resting heart rate (220 minus age)
Which type of exercise is best to use when rehabbing a disc? -
correct answer- McKenzie
Which muscle exercise will stimulate the multifidus, strengthen
obliques, and strengthen rectus abdominals? - correct answer-
Core exercises
, 2 | Page
A 55 year old male leaned over and 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
Follow up: What is the best exercise program in the subacute
phase? - correct answer- 1. Water resistance
2. Walking
3. Extension exercises
Follow up: what is the best exercise for rehab - correct answer-
1. Stretch abdominals
2. Stretch psoas
3. Stretch glutes
A 15 year old boy has pain below the knee and it is worse with
walking up and down stairs. The physical examination revealed
a problem at the tibial tuberosity. All orthopedic tests were
negative on the knee. What is the case management? - correct
answer- 1. Chopat strap
2. Cryotherapy
3. Limit activity
