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Physical Therapy Basics Trivia Quiz

A quiz for laymen about physical therapists and physical therapy.

A multiple-choice quiz by husker1980. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
husker1980

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,442

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1718

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Question 1 of 10

1. Your physical therapist tells you you have become "diaphoretic" during your session. What does he mean? Hint

You are perspiring.

You are weaker that he thought.

Your diaphragm is swollen.

You need to see a specialist.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Your physical therapist says that you need "phonophoresis". What is about to happen to you? Hint

You will receive a special ultrasound treatment

You are perspiring from your ears.

You will wear headphones during your treatment.

You need acupuncture.

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Question 3 of 10

3. You are recovering from a knee replacement surgery ten days ago. Which treatment is unlikely to be used by your physical therapist? Hint

Ice packs

Stretching

Exercise

Hot packs

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Question 4 of 10

4. Your physical therapist is treating you for "lateral epicondylitis". What is the layman's term for this malady? Hint

Tennis elbow

Housemaid's knee

Golfer's elbow

Baker's cyst

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Question 5 of 10

5. To control your pain, your physical therapist has prescribed a T.E.N.S. unit. What's that all about? Hint

Ten repetitions of each exercise.

None of these.

Total Erythemal Neuromuscular Saturation (To take your mind off the pain)

Electrical stimulation applied to the painful area.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Physical therapist is synonymous with chiropractor.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is "goniometry"? Hint

The measuring of range of motion in your joints.

Measurement of the degree of inflammation in a joint.

Measurement of the size of human joints.

Measurement of the size of human gonads.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What are "plyometrics"? Hint

A measurement of the pliability of tissue.

An eccentric contraction, followed by a strong concentric contraction.

A strong concentric contraction followed by an eccentric contraction.

None of these

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is a "contrast bath"? Hint

Using special dye to identify injured tissue.

None of these.

Alternating between a dry and wet sauna to "toughen" the body.

Alternately dunking an injured body part in warm water and ice water to reduce swelling.

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Question 10 of 10

10. By what nickname are physical therapists known in Great Britain, Australia and Canada? Hint

Bone crunchers

Petes

Physios

Physical terrorists

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Your physical therapist tells you you have become "diaphoretic" during your session. What does he mean?

Answer: You are perspiring.

Diaphoresis means perspiration.

2. Your physical therapist says that you need "phonophoresis". What is about to happen to you?

Answer: You will receive a special ultrasound treatment

Phono means sound. Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to vibrate water molecules beneath the skin to increase circulation and speed healing. Phonophoresis is a variation of this basic treatment.

3. You are recovering from a knee replacement surgery ten days ago. Which treatment is unlikely to be used by your physical therapist?

Answer: Hot packs

Heat is not helpful in acute recovery from surgical procedures, as it increases swelling.

4. Your physical therapist is treating you for "lateral epicondylitis". What is the layman's term for this malady?

Answer: Tennis elbow

The lateral epicondyle is part of the arm (humerus) bone. Extending your wrist while hitting a backhand in tennis can cause this area to become inflamed. Golfer's elbow is "medial epicondylitis".

5. To control your pain, your physical therapist has prescribed a T.E.N.S. unit. What's that all about?

Answer: Electrical stimulation applied to the painful area.

T.E.N.S. stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Pleasant electrical impulses overwhelm the pain awareness capability of the body, effectively blocking the painful impulses.

6. Physical therapist is synonymous with chiropractor.

Answer: False

Chiropractors manipulate the bones and muscles of the spine. While physical therapists sometimes practice a milder form of this treatment, chiropractors cannot practice physical therapy.

7. What is "goniometry"?

Answer: The measuring of range of motion in your joints.

A physical therapist will measure the range of motion in your joints using a device called a "goniometer" comparing the results with known normals.

8. What are "plyometrics"?

Answer: An eccentric contraction, followed by a strong concentric contraction.

An eccentric contraction occurs when a muscle contracts as it lengthens, slowing down movement. A concentric contraction occurs as the muscle shortens, accelerating movement. Plyometrics are used to help an athelete regain his explosiveness.

9. What is a "contrast bath"?

Answer: Alternately dunking an injured body part in warm water and ice water to reduce swelling.

Alternating between warm (body tempurature) water and ice water can reduce swelling, especially with sprained ankles. This is a very painful, but very effective, treatment.

10. By what nickname are physical therapists known in Great Britain, Australia and Canada?

Answer: Physios

Physio is short for the formal term "physiotherapist".

Source: Author husker1980

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