Texas Physical Therapy and PTA 27-Hour Summary Book

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Utilizing Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treatment of Low Back Pain: Summary

104. What is the recommendation for the use of thrust and nonthrust joint mobilization? a. Strong evidence for its use for acute LBP only b. Strong evidence for its use for chronic LBP only c. Strong evidence for its use for acute and chronic LBP d. Weak evidence for its use for acute and chronic LBP 105. What is the CPG recommendation for the use of traction for clients with chronic LBP who also present with leg pain? a. Strong evidence for the use of traction b. Weak evidence for the use of traction c. Poor evidence for the use of traction d. Strong evidence that traction is harmful 106. The CPG classification system that describes LBP symptoms responding to direction-specific repeated lumbar spine movements or sustained postures is called: a. Mechanical diagnosis and therapy b. Treatment-based classification c. Cognitive functional therapy d. Prognostic risk stratification 107. The general guidelines for client education should not include which of the following? a. Promotion of client understanding of the spine b. Use of active pain coping strategies to decrease fear c. Use of neuroscience that explains pain perception d. Promotion of extended bedrest 108. Which of the following is an example of a passive educational strategy? a. Provision of access to educational materials

109. Which of the following is not considered a component of pain neuroscience education (PNE)? a. Teaching clients to reshape their perception of pain b. Assisting clients in accurately assigning a numerical value on the numerical pain rating scale c. Helping clients have a better understanding of their condition d. Encouraging clients to be active participants of their condition 110. There is strong evidence for the use of “other active treatments” for clients with LBP. Which of the following comprise these treatments? a. Yoga, stretching, Pilates, and tai chi b. Yoga, stretching, tai chi, and strength training c. Yoga, tai chi, Pilates, and strength training d. Yoga, stretching, Pilates, and strength training 111. Most of the research included which two lumbar surgeries for the CPG recommendation for client education related to postoperative LBP? a. Lumbar decompression and lumbar discectomy b. Lumbar decompression and spinal fusion c. Lumbar disc replacement and spinal fusion d. Lumbar discectomy and spinal fusion

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b. Advice to remain active c. Self-pacing strategies d. Back protection techniques

Course content code: PTTX02LB-H

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