Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Flashcards
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Which ligament is tested by the valgus stress test of the knee?
Answer: Medial collateral ligament
The valgus stress test applies a medially directed force to the knee, stressing the medial collateral ligament (MCL).
Which plane of motion is used when performing hip abduction exercises?
Answer: Frontal (coronal) plane
Hip abduction occurs in the frontal (coronal) plane, moving the limb laterally away from the midline.
A patient has weakness of the peroneals (fibularis muscles). Which motion will be most impaired?
Answer: Eversion
The peroneus longus and brevis are the primary evertors of the foot and ankle.
What is the recommended position for performing low back mobilization to target the L4–L5 segment?
Answer: Side-lying with trunk rotation
Side-lying positioning with controlled trunk rotation allows the PTA to target the L4–L5 facet joints effectively with rotational mobilization.
Which rotator cuff muscle is responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder?
Answer: Subscapularis
The subscapularis is the only rotator cuff muscle that internally rotates the glenohumeral joint.
A patient demonstrates a Trendelenburg sign during gait. Which muscle is most likely weak?
Answer: Gluteus medius
A positive Trendelenburg sign (contralateral pelvic drop during single-leg stance) indicates weakness of the hip abductors, primarily the gluteus medius.