ORTHOTIC CPM EXAMINATION TEST 2026
ADVANCED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
FULLY SOLVED A+
●● Which structures are targeted when testing the knee for CORONAL
plane stability? Answer: Medial Colateral Ligament (MCL) and Lateral
Colateral Ligament (LCL)
●● Name one accessory often used with a free-motion AFO joint
selection. Answer: T-strap for valgus or varus control
●● Which AFO variety would you
recommend for a patient with Fair/Zero anterior and posterior
compartments and ankle joint pain? Answer: Solid ankle - set in desired
flexion angle
(Rocker bottom sole helpful)
●● How would you configure your double action ankle joints to provide
swing phase clearance and to minimize foot slap at initial contact?
Answer: Dorsiflexion assist - Spring posterior, free anterior
●● Which vertebrae is affected in a Jefferson's fracture?
What is the treatment? Answer: 1. C1 fracture
, 2. HALO
●● Name 3 goals for idiopathic scoliosis treatment. Answer: 1. Achieve
spinal balance
2. Prevent curve progression
3. Reduce curve in-brace by at least 50%
●● Which curve of a double spinal curve is more flexible? Answer:
Minor curve
●● How would you test for "Normal" muscle strength for: Tibialis
Posterior? Answer: -Pt is side lying on test side with foot off table
-Stabilize lower leg proximal to the ankle
-Pt inverts the foot through full ROM with slight plantarflexion
-Apply resistance on the medial border of the forefoot
●● How would you test for "Normal" muscle strength for: Tibialis
Anterior? Answer: -Pt is sitting, ankle is in plantarflexion
-Support the lower leg and stabilize proximal to the ankle
-Pt dorsiflexes and inverts foot through full ROM
(keeping toes relaxed)
-Apply resistance on the dorso-medial aspect of the forefoot
ADVANCED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
FULLY SOLVED A+
●● Which structures are targeted when testing the knee for CORONAL
plane stability? Answer: Medial Colateral Ligament (MCL) and Lateral
Colateral Ligament (LCL)
●● Name one accessory often used with a free-motion AFO joint
selection. Answer: T-strap for valgus or varus control
●● Which AFO variety would you
recommend for a patient with Fair/Zero anterior and posterior
compartments and ankle joint pain? Answer: Solid ankle - set in desired
flexion angle
(Rocker bottom sole helpful)
●● How would you configure your double action ankle joints to provide
swing phase clearance and to minimize foot slap at initial contact?
Answer: Dorsiflexion assist - Spring posterior, free anterior
●● Which vertebrae is affected in a Jefferson's fracture?
What is the treatment? Answer: 1. C1 fracture
, 2. HALO
●● Name 3 goals for idiopathic scoliosis treatment. Answer: 1. Achieve
spinal balance
2. Prevent curve progression
3. Reduce curve in-brace by at least 50%
●● Which curve of a double spinal curve is more flexible? Answer:
Minor curve
●● How would you test for "Normal" muscle strength for: Tibialis
Posterior? Answer: -Pt is side lying on test side with foot off table
-Stabilize lower leg proximal to the ankle
-Pt inverts the foot through full ROM with slight plantarflexion
-Apply resistance on the medial border of the forefoot
●● How would you test for "Normal" muscle strength for: Tibialis
Anterior? Answer: -Pt is sitting, ankle is in plantarflexion
-Support the lower leg and stabilize proximal to the ankle
-Pt dorsiflexes and inverts foot through full ROM
(keeping toes relaxed)
-Apply resistance on the dorso-medial aspect of the forefoot
