PTA 255 exam 1 review

A step is defined as _________________

• contact of one foot until contact with the same foot

• contact of one foot until contact with the opposite foot

• the portion of the gait cycle where the foot is off the ground

• the portion of the gait cycle where the foot is in contact with the ground

When transitioning from foot flat to midstance the plantar flexors are active _______________ to allow for dorsiflexion with momentum helping

• concentrically

• eccentrically

• isometrically

• isokinetically

The ankle moves from neutral at heel contact to ____ degrees of plantarflexion as the ankle moves into foot flat.

• 5-10

• 20-25

• 10-15

• 40-50

For a patient who demonstrates an anterior trunk lean when ambulating, which of the following muscles should be tested for weakness?

• hamstrings

• dorsiflexors

• quadriceps

• back extensors

you notice a patient is advancing their swing leg in a lateral semi-circular pattern rather than in a straight plane. This abnormal gait is termed ....

• vaulting

• waddling

• trendelenburg

• circumducting

The most common MOI for lateral ankle sprains is a combination of which 2 movements?

• inversion and dorsiflexion

• inversion and plantar flexion

• eversion and dorsiflexion

• over supination and dorsiflexion

The Talar Tilt Test is used to examine for what type of injury ?

• ankle sprain

• ACL tear

• ruptured achilles tendon

• meniscus tear

What is the most appropriate initial recommendation to make for a patient with plantar fasciitis ?

• provide a HEP with focus on stretching and strengthening

• tell them to take time off work

• begin an intense workout program with focus on an increasing ankle stability

• educate in work place/home modifications to limit time spent on feet & provide HEP with stretches for gastroc

The most commonly injured ligament in the knee is ___________.

• MCL

• PCL

• ACL

• meniscus

what test is recognized as the most specific test or most common test to assess the integrity of the ACL?

• Lachman Test

• Anterior Drawer Test

• Pivot shift test

• posterior drawer test