Exercise Science/Sports Medicine Spring Mock

Which type of injuries are heat modalities used for?

• post-acute (happened a short while ago)

• chronic (happened over a long period)

Answer explanation

Heat modalities are effective for post-acute injuries, as they help reduce pain and promote healing after the initial inflammation phase has passed. They are not typically used for acute injuries or chronic conditions.

What is the correct order of rehabilitation phases?

• Reduce pain, increase strength, specific sports skills

• Specific sports skills, reduce pain, increase strength

Answer explanation

The correct order of rehabilitation phases starts with reducing pain to ensure comfort, followed by increasing strength to support recovery, and finally focusing on specific sports skills to prepare for return to activity.

In the image, what part of the knee is identified by the letter H?

• fibula

• tibia

• patella

• femur

Which term means away from the midline, to the side?

• supine

• lateral

Answer explanation

The term 'lateral' refers to a position away from the midline of the body, towards the sides. In contrast, 'medial' means closer to the midline, 'proximal' refers to being closer to the point of attachment, and 'supine' describes a lying position.

What does HIPS/HOPS stand for?

• History, Inspection/Observation, Palpation, Special tests

• History, Inside/Outside, Pallor, Social

Answer explanation

HIPS/HOPS stands for History, Inspection/Observation, Palpation, Special tests. This choice accurately reflects the systematic approach used in physical examinations, making it the correct answer.

Heel pain is a symptom of

• turf toe

• plantar fasciitis

Answer explanation

Heel pain is primarily associated with plantar fasciitis, a condition caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia. Turf toe affects the big toe, while LCL and MCL injuries relate to knee ligaments, not heel pain.

Fracture of the toe is also known as

• turf toe

• plantar fasciitis

Answer explanation

Fracture of the toe is commonly referred to as 'turf toe', which specifically describes a sprain or injury to the big toe joint, often occurring in athletes. The other options do not refer to toe fractures.

Which of the following attaches bone to bone?

• ligament

• cartilage

Answer explanation

A ligament is a type of connective tissue that connects bone to bone, providing stability to joints. Tendons connect muscles to bones, cartilage provides cushioning, and fontanels are soft spots in an infant's skull.

In the image, what part of the knee is identified by the letter D?

• medial condyle

• fibular collateral ligament

• tibia

• patella

Which sports medicine professional repairs/realigns your spine?

• chiropractor

• exercise physiologist

Answer explanation

A chiropractor specializes in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine. They use manual manipulation to repair and realign the spine, making them the correct choice for this question.