Test Your Knowledge: Physical Therapist Management of Individuals Who Cycle, Surf, and Rock Climb

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* 1. When considering clavicular fractures, which of the following statements is false?

Non-union rates are consistent across all surgical techniques when managing mid-shaft clavicle fractures.

Clavicular fracture rates are positively correlated with increased numbers of cycling trips, mileage, and bicycle-sharing programs.

Non-displaced lateral clavicle fractures can be managed conservatively, and result in similar clinical outcomes when compared to those patients managed surgically.

Superior and anteroinferior plating have resulted in strong clinical outcomes and are considered the gold standard when operatively managing clavicular fractures.

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* 2. A shortboard surfer states that her goal is to improve maneuvers, especially her carve and snap. If impaired, which of the following movements would be most important to address to achieve the patient's goal?

Lumbar extension.

Knee adduction.

Thoracic rotation.

Hip flexion.

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* 3. A climber presents to your clinic with posterior thigh pain after climbing. He reported symptoms came on after performing a heel hook. He also complained of mild discomfort with his knee during the drop knee technique. During your evaluation you discover he has pain with active range of motion knee flexion but pain free passive range of motion. Which of the following structures is most likely involved based soley on that information?

Biceps femoris.

Iliotibial band.

Meniscus.

Sciatic nerve.