Piriformis muscle - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient sustained a fracture to the left proximal humerus, which is now healed. The left scapula now protracts, elevates early, and moves excessively with shoulder flexion. Which of the following physical therapy interventions should be emphasized? 1. stretching of scapular stabilizers and strengthening of the pectoralis major and minor muscles 2. scapulothoracic mobilization and strengthening of the pectoralis major and minor muscles 3. glenohumeral mobilization and strengthening of sca...

NATIONAL BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS(NBCE) PHYSIOTHERAPY EXAM 2023/2024 COMPLETE 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | RATED A+ The primary use of TENS is which of the following? a. acute infection b. muscle contraction c. pain control d. trans-cerebral stimulation - Answer>>>c. pain control Which of the following is an example of a roller machine used in the clinical setting? a. autotraction b. positional traction c. intersegmental traction d. sustained traction - Answer&...

BIOD 151/A&P 1 MODULE 5 EXAM PORTAGE LEARNING UPDATED M5: Exam- Requires Respondus LockDown Browser Question 1 2 / 2 pts There are three types of muscle tissue found in the body. True False Question 2 2 / 2 pts Smooth and cardiac muscle tissue are both under voluntary control. True False Question 3 2 / 2 pts The lumbar plexus is part of the central nervous system. True False False- this is a per...

MBLEX Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions Where might a massage therapist find it more challenging to maintain professionalism and boundaries: outdoors, in their own home, at a client's residence, or at a sports event? Client's residence What term is used to describe the facet joints of the spine: vertebral apophyseals, zygapophyseals, zygomatic arches, or transverse processes? Zygapophyseals Which syndrome causes swelling in the lower leg muscles, leading to compre...

A hockey player reports to the athletic trainer complaining of right hip pain. The athlete indicates that the pain began approximately three weeks ago and is progressively increasing. The athlete has no prior history of hip injuries. The athletic trainer completes an initial evaluation of this athlete. Initial observations: • No atrophy or ecchymosis present • Right iliac crest and ASIS appear inferior • Pronated feet / pes planus • Genu varum • Apparent weight shift to the lef...

Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

NASM CES Practice Questions with Complete Solutions What percentage of the population is estimated to be obese? Select one: a. 13.8% b. 23.8% c. 33.8% d. 43.8% c. 33.8% Which adductor muscle has fibers that can concentrically accelerate extension of the femur? Select one: a. Adductor brevis b. Adductor longus c. Pectineus d. Adductor magnus d. Adductor magnus Which muscle eccentrically decelerates hip adduction, and internal rotation? Select one: a. Rectus femoris...

BASI Final Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ Spine Flexors Rectus Abdominis, External Oblique, Internal Oblique Spine Extensors Erector Spinae (longissimus, iliocostalis, spinalis) Spine Lateral Flexors External Oblique, Internal Oblique, Quadratus Lumborum, Erector Spinae (logissimus, iliocostalis, spinalis) Spine Rotators Internal and External Oblique, Erector Spinae(longissimus, iliocostalis, spinalis) Hip Flexors Iliospoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius Hip Extensors Glu...

Hiss whip correct answers HVLA of the navicular, cuboid or cuneiforms Locke's Technique correct answers Used for diagnosis of the 1st metatarsal dorsal glide: force is applied to the joint of the 1st metatarsal and first cuneiform Dropped cuboid correct answers dysfunction of downward rotation of the cuboid on the calcaneus (talus is stable) Talar tug correct answers Method directed at the talocalcaneal joint Psoas muscle correct answers Origin: lumbar spine vertebrae and iliac spin...

You have a patient with forward head posture. What are 3 techniques that you could use to address this impairment? - bilateral upper thoracic release - elongation of paravertebral muscles - axial flexion of c/s - mobilization of OA - SCM muscle play - cervical spine laminar release - upper trap release - levator scap release You have a patient with forward shoulder posture. What are 2 techniques you could use to help with this? - diaphragm release - subscapularis techniques (2) ...