Stretching & Ther-Ex

Select all that apply. PTA responsibilities are to:

• Select exercise interventions

• Modify & progress interventions based on response

• Modify POC

• Determine POC Progress

If a pt. is supine with unilateral hip flexion and knee extension, which muscle is being stretched?

• Rectus Femoris

• Iliopsoas

• Biceps Femoris

• Semitendinosus

Select all the true statement(s) of Plastic Deformity.

• All Plastic Deformity is bad

• The tissue will return to its original shape

• Sprain: unintentional plastic deformity in muscle tissue

• Strain: unintentional plastic deformity in muscle tissue

Which is an indication for stretching?

• Injury prevention

• Muscle Relaxation

• Reducing pain

• Presence of Adaptive Shortening

Select all that apply. For a pt. in Moderate Protection you want to:

• Control inflammation

• Guide tissue development

• Use Medium to High resistance

• Not progress too quickly