Scorebuilders Q&A

Episode 112 - Anterior Interosseous Nerve (AIN) Syndrome

A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with a suspected compression neuropathy of the median nerve. Which of the following findings would help confirm a diagnosis of anterior interosseous nerve syndrome over other median nerve neuropathies? Option 1- Inability to perform an "OK" sign Option 2- Sensory loss in the palm of the hand and lateral fingers Option 3- Ape hand deformity Option 4- Positive Tinel's sign at the cubital tunnel Watch the video version on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/d6FgCio76mo [https://youtu.be/d6FgCio76mo]

Episode 111- Nerve Entrapment- Intrinsic Muscle Weakness

A patient presents with weakness isolated to the intrinsic muscles of the hand, specifically the adductor pollicis and the muscles of the hypothenar eminence. The therapist notes that all forearm muscles, the wrist flexors and wrist extensors, have full strength. Which of the following is the MOST likely site of nerve entrapment? Option 1- Carpal tunnel Option 2- Radial tunnel Option 3- Cubital tunnel Option 4- Tunnel of Guyon Watch the video version on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/7VjQBzRANU4 [https://youtu.be/7VjQBzRANU4]

Episode 110 - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Costoclavicular Space

A patient is referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of right thoracic outlet syndrome. The physical therapist identifies that the patient's symptoms are being caused by entrapment at the costoclavicular space. Which of the following activities would MOST likely exacerbate the patient's symptoms? 1. Reaching overhead into a high cupboard 2. Carrying a heavy bag in the right arm 3. Looking over the left shoulder while driving 4. Looking upward to shave the neck Watch the video version on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/D5p6uO3w9TA [https://youtu.be/D5p6uO3w9TA]

Episode 109 - Kemp's Test

A physical therapist performs the standing lumbar quadrant test (Kemp's test) on a patient with low back pain. The patient reports that their pain is intermittent and mostly isolated to the lumbar region, though can occasionally radiate to the buttock. During the test, the patient notes that only their lumbar pain is reproduced. Which structure is MOST directly loaded during this test? 1. Intervertebral disc and corresponding nerve root 2. Erector spinae muscle group 3. Lumbar facet joints 4. Iliolumbar ligament Watch the video version on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/eCxN1-MgKtQ [https://youtu.be/eCxN1-MgKtQ]

Episode 108 - Slump Test - First Movement

A physical therapist is preparing to perform the slump test on a patient with suspected lumbar radiculopathy. When correctly performing the slump test, which movement should be completed FIRST? 1. Cervical flexion 2. Ankle dorsiflexion 3. Trunk flexion 4. Knee extension Watch the video version on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/wTjtrJ8daSM [https://youtu.be/wTjtrJ8daSM]