MRI in Physiotherapy Quiz

What is the primary advantage of MRI over CT scan in evaluating brain pathology for physiotherapy planning?

• Faster imaging

• Better visualization of bone

• Superior soft tissue contrast

• Less expensive

Which brain condition is best diagnosed by MRI and has a major implication on physiotherapy gait training programs?

• Cerebral infarction

• Migraine

• Tension headache

• Meningitis

In stroke rehabilitation, MRI can help physiotherapists understand:

• Bone alignment issues

• Depth of muscle hypertrophy

• Lesion location and severity

• Gait speed

What MRI finding would most affect the physiotherapy approach for a patient with multiple sclerosis?

• Hypointense bone signal

• Cortical thinning

• White matter plaques

• Subdural hematoma

A patient has MRI evidence of cerebellar atrophy. What physiotherapy domain is most likely to be affected?

• Spasticity

• Balance and coordination

• Strength

• Pain perception

Diffusion-weighted MRI is particularly useful for identifying:

• Chronic musculoskeletal injuries

• Acute ischemic stroke

• Spinal fractures

• Hemorrhagic stroke

For physiotherapy planning, MRI can help localize damage in which brain region that affects motor planning?

• Hippocampus

• Broca's area

• Prefrontal cortex

• Premotor cortex

Which of the following MRI findings would not directly affect physiotherapy rehabilitation?

• Corpus callosum agenesis

• Mild sinusitis

• Basal ganglia infarct

• Corticospinal tract lesion

What MRI technique is helpful in evaluating neural tracts for neuro-rehabilitation planning?

• T2-weighted imaging

• Functional MRI

• Magnetic resonance angiography

• Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)

Functional MRI (fMRI) is used in physiotherapy research primarily to study:

• Bone mineral density

• Muscle contractility

• Brain activation patterns during tasks

• Joint inflammation