Understanding Physical Therapy

Range of Motion (ROM) exercises help maintain the health of which system?

• Cardiovascular system

• Musculoskeletal system

• Nervous system

• Digestive system

In some states, who is allowed to perform ROM exercises for the head and neck?

• Only PTs & RNs

• Anyone

• Only doctors

• Only family members

What is Active ROM?

• Therapist does the exercises

• Patient does the exercises

• No exercises are done

• Exercises are done by machines

Fill in the blank: Ulnar deviation involves moving the hand toward the ______ finger.

• Thumb

• Little

• Middle

• Ring

What does Plantar flexion mean?

• Moving foot so that toes go away from knee

• Moving foot so that toes go toward knee

• Moving hand toward thumb

• Moving hand toward little finger.

What does Circumduction refer to?

• Moving a joint in a circle

• Moving a joint in a line

• Moving a joint in a square

• Moving a joint in a triangle

What is the purpose of the grip handle in forearm crutches?

• To increase speed

• To provide support

• To enhance style

• To reduce weight

Fill in the blank: The _______ gait is for beginners and requires both legs to be weight-bearing.

• Three-point

• Four-point

• Two-point

• Swing-through