1
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what is a “thomas heel” orthosis?
A
Medial heel wedge
2
Q
a keel that is too short will most likely result in…
A
Premature knee flexion
3
Q
Medicare states that if a patient can ambulate __ feet, they should receive home care if home bound, rather than go to a rehab hospital.
A
25
4
Q
NMES early post ACL reconstruction
A
Quads and HS should be stimulated synchronously with HS ramp up prior to Quad.
5
Q
_____ US is used primarily for its thermal effects in ______ conditions.
A
Continuous; chronic
6
Q
_____ US is used primarily for its mechanical effects in ______ conditions.
A
Pulsed; acute
7
Q
To counter moderate atrophy of the quads using NMES, an initial on:off ratio would be…
A
1: 5
eg. 10 sec on, 50 sec off
Physical Therapy Exam: General
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