1. The primary goal of musculoskeletal physiotherapy is:
(A) Managing neurological disorders
(B) Restoring movement, function, and reducing pain in the musculoskeletal system
(C) Treating cardiac conditions
(D) Improving respiratory capacity
2. Which is the most common cause of musculoskeletal pain?
(A) Trauma and overuse
(B) Viral infections
(C) Cardiac problems
(D) Respiratory issues
3. Which joint is MOST commonly affected in osteoarthritis?
(A) Shoulder
(B) Hip and knee
(C) Wrist
(D) Elbow
4. The McMurray test is used to assess:
(A) ACL injury
(B) Meniscal injury
(C) Rotator cuff tear
(D) Shoulder dislocation
5. Which is NOT a modality used in musculoskeletal physiotherapy?
(A) Exercise therapy
(B) Electrotherapy
(C) Manual therapy
(D) Chemotherapy
6. RICE protocol stands for:
(A) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
(B) Running, Ice, Care, Exercise
(C) Rest, Intake, Circulation, Effort
(D) Rapid Injury Care and Evaluation
7. Which muscle group is most commonly strained in hamstring injuries?
(A) Quadriceps
(B) Hamstrings
(C) Calf muscles
(D) Gluteals
8. The Lachman test is used to evaluate:
(A) Posterior cruciate ligament
(B) Anterior cruciate ligament
(C) Meniscus
(D) Collateral ligaments
9. A common complication of immobilization in musculoskeletal injury is:
(A) Muscle atrophy
(B) Muscle strengthening
(C) Increased mobility
(D) Enhanced endurance
10. Which modality is most effective for early acute musculoskeletal injury?
(A) Heat therapy
(B) Cryotherapy
(C) Ultrasound
(D) Resistance training
11. Mulligan’s mobilization technique is based on:
(A) Pain-free mobilization with movement
(B) Strong manipulation
(C) Electrical stimulation
(D) Bed rest only
12. Which muscle is commonly affected in tennis elbow?
(A) Flexor carpi radialis
(B) Extensor carpi radialis brevis
(C) Biceps brachii
(D) Deltoid
13. Which manual therapy technique uses high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts?
(A) Mobilization
(B) Manipulation
(C) Stretching
(D) Isometrics
14. Which of the following is a contraindication for joint mobilization?
(A) Muscle spasm
(B) Fracture in healing
(C) Stiff joint
(D) Mild arthritis
15. The rotator cuff consists of how many muscles?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
16. Frozen shoulder is also called:
(A) Adhesive capsulitis
(B) Subacromial bursitis
(C) Glenohumeral instability
(D) Shoulder impingement
17. Which physiotherapy approach focuses on correcting posture and alignment?
(A) McKenzie method
(B) Pilates
(C) Feldenkrais method
(D) All of the above
18. Which exercise is most appropriate in the sub-acute stage of low back pain?
(A) Bed rest only
(B) Gentle core stabilization
(C) Heavy weight lifting
(D) Plyometric training
19. Which is the most common overuse injury in runners?
(A) Plantar fasciitis
(B) ACL tear
(C) Hip dislocation
(D) Shoulder impingement
20. A stress fracture is best diagnosed by:
(A) MRI
(B) CT scan
(C) Ultrasound
(D) X-ray (late stage)
21. Which joint is MOST commonly dislocated in the human body?
(A) Elbow
(B) Shoulder
(C) Hip
(D) Knee
22. Which exercise strengthens quadriceps without stressing the knee joint?
(A) Straight leg raise
(B) Deep squats
(C) Lunges
(D) Jumping jacks
23. The FABER test is used to assess:
(A) Hip and sacroiliac joint dysfunction
(B) Knee instability
(C) Shoulder mobility
(D) Elbow flexor weakness
24. Which muscle is commonly injured in rotator cuff tears?
(A) Infraspinatus
(B) Supraspinatus
(C) Subscapularis
(D) Teres major
25. The Thomas test is used to assess:
(A) Hip flexor tightness
(B) Knee extension
(C) Hamstring flexibility
(D) Spinal mobility
26. Scoliosis is defined as:
(A) Lateral curvature of the spine
(B) Forward bending of the spine
(C) Kyphotic deformity
(D) Lordotic deformity
27. Which condition is commonly treated with eccentric exercises?
(A) Tendinopathy
(B) Fractures
(C) Stroke
(D) Pneumonia
28. The Ottawa ankle rules are used to:
(A) Determine need for ankle X-ray after injury
(B) Classify ankle sprains
(C) Plan ankle strengthening exercises
(D) Diagnose plantar fasciitis
29. Which is a feature of Grade III muscle strain?
(A) Mild pain
(B) No loss of strength
(C) Complete rupture
(D) Minimal swelling
30. Genu valgum is commonly known as:
(A) Knock knees
(B) Bow legs
(C) Flat feet
(D) High arch
31. The straight leg raise test is used for:
(A) Lumbar radiculopathy
(B) Knee arthritis
(C) Hip bursitis
(D) Plantar fasciitis
32. Which joint is MOST commonly affected in rheumatoid arthritis?
(A) Knee
(B) Small joints of hands and feet
(C) Hip
(D) Spine
33. Which exercise is contraindicated in acute disc herniation?
(A) Heavy trunk flexion
(B) Gentle extension exercise
(C) Core activation
(D) Walking
34. Which grade of mobilization is used for pain relief?
(A) Grade I and II
(B) Grade III
(C) Grade IV
(D) Grade V
35. Which is NOT a benefit of hydrotherapy in musculoskeletal rehab?
(A) Buoyancy reducing joint stress
(B) Increased resistance
(C) Muscle relaxation
(D) Bone fracture healing without immobilization
36. Which special test evaluates shoulder impingement?
(A) Neer’s test
(B) Thompson’s test
(C) Drawer test
(D) FABER test
37. Which muscle is tight in upper crossed syndrome?
(A) Pectoralis major and upper trapezius
(B) Rhomboids and deep neck flexors
(C) Lower trapezius
(D) Gluteals
38. The main physiotherapy goal after total knee replacement is:
(A) Pain management and early mobilization
(B) Strict bed rest
(C) Avoiding exercises
(D) Only electrotherapy
39. Which tool is commonly used for measuring joint range of motion?
(A) Goniometer
(B) Stethoscope
(C) Sphygmomanometer
(D) Dynamometer
40. Which modality is most useful for chronic low back pain?
(A) TENS
(B) Traction
(C) Ultrasound
(D) All of the above
41. What does DOMS stand for?
(A) Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
(B) Direct Orthopedic Muscle Strain
(C) Dysfunction of Musculoskeletal System
(D) Dynamic Osteo-Muscular Strength
42. Which exercise is best for strengthening after ACL reconstruction?
(A) Closed-chain exercises
(B) Open-chain resisted extension immediately
(C) Jumping exercises in week 1
(D) No exercise for 6 months
43. Which nerve is most commonly injured in shoulder dislocation?
(A) Axillary nerve
(B) Radial nerve
(C) Ulnar nerve
(D) Median nerve
44. Which manual therapy technique reduces joint stiffness?
(A) Joint mobilization
(B) Ice therapy
(C) Splinting
(D) Taping
45. Which grade of muscle strength means movement against gravity but not resistance?
(A) Grade 2
(B) Grade 3
(C) Grade 4
(D) Grade 5
46. The most common cause of low back pain is:
(A) Mechanical dysfunction
(B) Kidney stones
(C) Lung infection
(D) Heart disease
47. Which therapeutic exercise principle states that strength improves only in muscles trained?
(A) Specificity
(B) Overload
(C) Reversibility
(D) Progression
48. What is the recommended initial management for acute ankle sprain?
(A) RICE protocol
(B) Heat therapy
(C) Intense exercise
(D) Massage only
49. Kyphosis is commonly seen in:
(A) Osteoporosis
(B) COPD
(C) Stroke
(D) Scoliosis
50. Musculoskeletal physiotherapy aims to:
(A) Relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve function
(B) Focus only on surgeries
(C) Replace orthopedic care
(D) Ignore patient education