DPT DPT Women's Health & Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Question 1

Which muscle group forms the primary support structure of the pelvic floor and is targeted in pelvic floor rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Levator ani muscle group

Answer

Iliopsoas

Answer

Gluteus maximus

Answer

Transversus abdominis alone

Question 2

Stress urinary incontinence is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Involuntary urine leakage with increased intra-abdominal pressure activities like coughing or sneezing

Answer

A strong urge to void that cannot be suppressed

Answer

Continuous urine leakage due to an overfull bladder

Answer

Leakage caused by neurological dysfunction

Question 3

A patient is 6 weeks postpartum with a grade II cystocele. Which intervention is most appropriate as a first-line PT treatment?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic floor muscle training targeting levator ani strength and coordination

Answer

High-intensity plyometric exercise

Answer

Abdominal crunches to increase core stability

Answer

Immediate return to running program

Question 4

During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin primarily affects physical therapy management by:

Accepted Answer

Increasing ligamentous laxity, requiring modification of joint loading activities

Answer

Strengthening pelvic ligaments for delivery

Answer

Reducing muscle tone to prevent cramps

Answer

Increasing bone mineral density

Question 5

Which assessment tool is commonly used by pelvic floor PTs to grade pelvic floor muscle strength on internal examination?

Accepted Answer

Modified Oxford Scale (0–5)

Answer

Manual Muscle Testing (0–5 MMT)

Answer

Dynamometry

Answer

Surface EMG only

Question 6

Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is most accurately diagnosed by assessing:

Accepted Answer

Inter-recti distance (IRD) at the linea alba using ultrasound or palpation

Answer

Abdominal muscle strength via sit-up test

Answer

Lumbar lordosis angle

Answer

Hip flexor tightness