BOC Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention Welcome to your BOC Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention 1. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention What is the primary physiological effect of applying a cryotherapy modality for 20 minutes? Increased collagen synthesis Vasoconstriction Vasodilation Increased metabolic rate None 2. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention Which modality is most effective for deep tissue heating to promote tissue extensibility? Ultrasound Infrared lamp Ice massage Hydrocollator packs None 3. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention When implementing proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques, what is the primary goal? Increase muscle strength Increase metabolic activity Enhance muscular coordination and flexibility Decrease neural activation None 4. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention In using iontophoresis for a patient with plantar fasciitis, what type of medication is typically delivered? Antibiotic Analgesic Anti-inflammatory Antifungal None 5. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention What is the main risk when using a high volt pulsed galvanic stimulator? Muscle atrophy Burn Frostbite Ulceration None 6. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention When treating a patient with chronic Achilles tendinopathy, which therapeutic exercise would be most appropriate? High-intensity plyometrics Eccentric loading exercises Short arc quads Passive ankle dorsiflexion None 7. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention Which of the following best describes the use of aquatic therapy in the rehabilitation process? Increases joint compression Enhances proprioceptive feedback Reduces aerobic capacity Increases impact on weight-bearing joints None 8. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention What is the primary benefit of using a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine post knee surgery? Prevents adhesions Increases muscle tone Reduces joint loading Enhances bone density None 9. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention For a patient with upper extremity lymphedema, which therapeutic intervention is considered most effective? Compression garments High-intensity interval training Static stretching Electrical stimulation None 10. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention In the context of therapeutic intervention, what is the primary purpose of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)? Pain reduction Muscle re-education Increase joint stiffness Decrease blood flow None 11. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention When applying kinesiology tape to an athlete with shoulder instability, what is the primary effect sought? Restrict range of motion Decrease superficial circulation Provide proprioceptive feedback Induce muscle hypertrophy None 12. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention Which technique is most appropriate for managing scar tissue in a post-operative ACL reconstruction patient? Ultrasound therapy Deep transverse friction massage Light effleurage Static compression therapy None 13. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention What is the primary consideration when selecting a therapeutic modality for an elderly patient with osteoarthritis? Maximum intensity of treatment Duration of each treatment session Specificity of the modality to the condition Patient's tolerance and response to the treatment None 14. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention What is the effect of applying intermittent pneumatic compression therapy in the treatment of venous stasis ulcers? Enhances microbial colonization Reduces edema Increases local temperature Decreases blood pH None 15. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention What outcome is most associated with the application of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in tendon injuries? Immediate pain relief Reduced tendon thickness Enhanced collagen synthesis Decreased muscle strength None 16. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention Which therapeutic intervention is recommended for immediate post-operative care after a total hip replacement to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Aggressive stretching Bed rest Pharmacological prophylaxis High-impact exercises None 17. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention What is the primary goal when employing spinal traction therapy in patients with herniated discs? Increase disc space height Immediate return to physical activities Strengthen spinal muscles Reduce spinal flexibility None 18. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention In managing a patient with acute sports-induced asthma, which of the following is a primary therapeutic intervention? Progressive resistance exercises Bronchodilator therapy Prolonged heat exposure High altitude training None 19. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention When applying therapeutic ultrasound over a metal implant, what is the primary concern? Reduced efficacy of ultrasound Increased risk of infection Potential for tissue heating near the implant Enhanced electrical conductivity None 20. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention What is the primary advantage of using dynamic splinting in the rehabilitation of tendon injuries? Reduces muscle atrophy Prevents joint deformities Allows controlled motion Eliminates pain None 21. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention Which of the following outcomes is directly associated with the application of graded motor imagery for patients with complex regional pain syndrome? Immediate joint stabilization Increased limb temperature Neuroplasticity enhancement Muscle mass increase None 22. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention What is the key benefit of using the McKenzie Method in back pain management? Immediate muscle strengthening Centralization of pain Decreased core stability Increased spinal compression None 23. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention For an athlete recovering from a lower leg fracture, which is an appropriate use of a balance board during the rehabilitation phase? To increase bone density To decrease proprioception To enhance balance and coordination To promote immobilization None 24. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention What is the primary therapeutic effect of using biofeedback in the treatment of muscle dysfunctions? Promotes involuntary muscle relaxation Increases subconscious muscle activity Enhances conscious control of muscle activity Decreases muscular blood flow None 25. BOC: Therapeutic Intervention When integrating functional movement screening (FMS) into a therapeutic program, what is the primary objective? Identify specific muscle groups for targeted training Evaluate individuals for potential movements that could result in injury Assess cardiovascular fitness Determine psychological readiness None 1 out of 25 Time is Up! Time's up
