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Rotator Cuff - Post Repair Rehab

1. In the symptomatic patients, rotator cuff repair has been associated with improved function, pain relief, and patient satisfaction, however, factors associated with success include:

A. Patient's age B. Patient's activity level C. Patient's smoking status D. All of the above

2. Remodeling repair tissue does not reach maximal tensile strength for a minimum of _____ weeks post-repair.

A. 12 - 16 B. 8 - 12 C. 4 - 6 D. 2 - 4

3. In general, rehabilitation protocols need to take into account the slow process of tendon healing to the bone.

A. True B. False

4. Which of the following occurs when movements are in an upward direction, toward the surface of the water, and are commonly used to increase mobility?

A. Buoyancy-supported exercise B. Buoyancy-assisted exercise C. Buoyancy-resisted exercise D. All of the above

5. It is believed that the gradual introduction of repetitive tensile stress during the maturation process may be beneficial in helping the orientation of biomechanically more robust type I collagen fibers.

A. True B. False

6. Excessive external rotation beyond _____ should be avoided if the subscapularis tear has been repaired.

A. 10 degrees B. 20 degrees C. 45 degrees D. 90 degrees

7. How many weeks after an operation before the patient can do underwater resistance exercises?

A. 2 - 3 B. 6 - 8 C. 10 - 12 D. 12 - 16

8. The standing sport cord row exercise should be used to strengthen:

A. The trapezius and rhomboid musculature B. The biceps and triceps brachii muscles C. The serratus anterior muscle D. All of the above


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