Which of the following is a contraindication for ultrasound therapy?
Pacemaker over chest
Muscle strain
Fracture healing
Joint stiffness
What is the therapeutic frequency range of ultrasound used in physical therapy?
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0.5-3.0 MHz
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5-10 MHz
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10-15 MHz
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0.1-0.5 MHz
Which traction method is best for cervical spine disorders?
Manual hip traction
Cervical halter traction
Which hydrotherapy technique involves walking or exercising in water?
Contrast bath
Pool therapy
Whirlpool bath
Ice immersion
In neurorehabilitation, PNF stands for?
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Peripheral Nerve Function
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Physical Nerve Facilitation
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Physiological Neuromotor Function
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Which is a contraindication for cryotherapy?
Edema
Acute injury
Raynaud's disease
Muscle spasm
Which principle explains why heat increases tissue extensibility?
Hooke's law
Gate control theory
Collagen plastic deformation
Boyle's law
What is the primary goal of cardiac rehabilitation in physical therapy?
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Replace damaged heart muscle
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Improve heart anatomy
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Reduce physical activity
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Restore functional capacity
Which of the following is an example of closed kinetic chain exercise?
Leg press
Hamstring curls
Bicep curls
Shoulder press
What is the main benefit of Interferential Current (IFC) therapy?
Pain relief
Increase bone density