Principles of Physical Therapy and Mobility Quiz

Test your knowledge on physical therapy principles, techniques, and mobility with these quiz questions. Explore goals, exercises, and interventions!

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Which of the following is a common goal of physical therapy?

Increasing flexibility

Reducing heart rate

Enhancing memory

Improving vision

What does RICE stand for in the context of injury management?

Rapid Ice Compression Elevation

Rest Ice Compression Elevation

Rest Ice Compression Exercise

Rapid Intervention to Control Edema

Which of the following techniques is used to help regain or improve mobility?

Myofascial release

Sensory overload

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Chemotherapy

Which muscle group is primarily targeted in exercises aimed at improving posture?

Quadriceps

Biceps

Hamstrings

Core muscles

Which of the following is a common treatment modality in physical therapy for pain relief?

Electroconvulsive therapy

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

Lobotomy

Insulin shock therapy

What is proprioception?

The ability to sense pain

The sense of taste

The sense of balance and spatial orientation

The ability to sense the position and movement of one's body

What is the primary purpose of gait training in physical therapy?

To improve speech

To enhance balance

To correct vision

To improve walking pattern and efficiency

What is the term used to describe the ability to move a joint through its full range of motion?

Flexibility

Mobility

Strength

Endurance

Which of the following is NOT a component of the PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) technique?

Contract-relax

Hold-relax

Isometric contraction

Slow-twitch stretching

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Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for reduced mobility in the elderly?

Obesity

Muscle weakness

Sedentary lifestyle

High bone density