Physical Therapy: Key Terminology & Concepts
Essential PT terminology, assessment techniques, and rehabilitation principles.
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What does a Manual Muscle Test (MMT) grade of 3/5 indicate?
The patient can complete the full range of motion against the resistance of gravity but cannot tolerate any additional manual resistance.
In the RICE protocol for acute injury management, what does each letter represent?
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
What is the generally accepted normal range of motion for knee flexion?
0 to 135-150 degrees.
What is the name of the instrument used by physical therapists to measure joint angles and range of motion?
A goniometer.
In a normal gait cycle, what percentage of the cycle is spent in the stance phase?
Approximately 60 percent.
During the first 48-72 hours of an acute musculoskeletal injury, which thermal modality is preferred to reduce inflammation?
Cryotherapy (Ice or cold packs).
Which orthopedic special test is considered the most sensitive for detecting an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear?
The Lachman test.
A positive McMurray test, indicated by a click or pain during knee rotation and extension, suggests what pathology?
A meniscal tear.
How is a Manual Muscle Test (MMT) grade of 2/5 defined?
The patient can complete the full range of motion only in a gravity-eliminated (horizontal) position.
The FABER (Patrick’s) test is used to identify pathology in which two anatomical areas?
The hip joint and the sacroiliac (SI) joint.
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