Neuromuscular Physiotherapy – MCQs

1. What is the primary goal of neuromuscular physiotherapy?
(A) Increase muscle bulk
(B) Improve motor control and function
(C) Reduce joint stiffness
(D) Enhance bone density

2. Which of the following is a common technique in neuromuscular physiotherapy?
(A) Ultrasound therapy
(B) Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT)
(C) Traction
(D) Shortwave diathermy

3. Which condition is often managed with neuromuscular physiotherapy?
(A) Hypertension
(B) Stroke
(C) Asthma
(D) Osteoporosis

4. What does PNF stand for in physiotherapy?
(A) Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
(B) Peripheral Nervous Function
(C) Passive Neuromuscular Feedback
(D) Primary Neural Facilitation

5. Which exercise helps improve balance in patients with neurological conditions?
(A) Wall push-ups
(B) Tandem walking
(C) Bench press
(D) Calf raises

6. In neuromuscular re-education, what is emphasized?
(A) Passive stretching
(B) Muscle memory and coordination
(C) Joint lubrication
(D) Weight training

7. Which type of gait is commonly seen in hemiplegia?
(A) Steppage gait
(B) Waddling gait
(C) Circumduction gait
(D) Ataxic gait

8. The Bobath concept is used in the rehabilitation of:
(A) Respiratory diseases
(B) Neurological conditions
(C) Cardiac conditions
(D) Orthopedic fractures

9. What is the role of mirror therapy?
(A) Enhances joint mobilization
(B) Facilitates motor recovery in stroke patients
(C) Reduces joint pain
(D) Improves cardiovascular endurance

10. Which neurological disorder shows resting tremors and rigidity?
(A) Multiple Sclerosis
(B) Parkinson’s Disease
(C) Cerebral Palsy
(D) Stroke

11. In multiple sclerosis, which symptom is commonly addressed by physiotherapy?
(A) Fatigue and spasticity
(B) Increased bone mass
(C) Respiratory alkalosis
(D) Hyperlipidemia

12. Which device is used to assist mobility in spinal cord injury patients?
(A) Pacemaker
(B) Walker
(C) Nebulizer
(D) ECG machine

13. What is the primary aim of gait training?
(A) Increase body weight
(B) Improve walking ability and balance
(C) Enhance lung volume
(D) Improve vision

14. Which balance test is commonly used in neurological physiotherapy?
(A) Tinetti Balance Test
(B) Snellen Chart Test
(C) Apgar Score
(D) Glasgow Coma Scale

15. Which sensory stimulation technique is used for motor recovery?
(A) Vibration
(B) Radiation
(C) Ultrasound
(D) Diathermy

16. Which nerve injury leads to foot drop?
(A) Median nerve
(B) Peroneal nerve
(C) Ulnar nerve
(D) Radial nerve

17. What is the primary benefit of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT)?
(A) Improves vision
(B) Enhances function of affected limb
(C) Reduces joint laxity
(D) Increases blood glucose

18. Which exercise is most effective for coordination training?
(A) Finger-to-nose test
(B) Deadlift
(C) Push-ups
(D) Lunges

19. Which type of paralysis affects one side of the body?
(A) Quadriplegia
(B) Hemiplegia
(C) Paraplegia
(D) Monoplegia

20. Which tool is used to measure muscle tone?
(A) Goniometer
(B) Modified Ashworth Scale
(C) Spirometer
(D) Stethoscope

21. Which is a symptom of cerebellar dysfunction?
(A) Ataxia
(B) Dyspnea
(C) Bradycardia
(D) Cyanosis

22. Which technique involves alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles?
(A) PNF stretching
(B) Isometric testing
(C) Cryotherapy
(D) Ultrasound

23. Which condition commonly requires vestibular rehabilitation?
(A) Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
(B) Hypertension
(C) Arthritis
(D) Pneumonia

24. Which muscle group is most affected in post-polio syndrome?
(A) Respiratory muscles
(B) Skeletal muscles
(C) Facial muscles
(D) Cardiac muscles

25. Which walking aid provides maximum support?
(A) Cane
(B) Axillary crutches
(C) Forearm crutches
(D) Walker

26. The Romberg test is used to assess:
(A) Balance and proprioception
(B) Lung function
(C) Muscle hypertrophy
(D) Vision acuity

27. Which therapy is effective for spasticity management?
(A) Heat therapy
(B) Cold therapy
(C) Hydrotherapy
(D) All of the above

28. Which cranial nerve controls facial muscles?
(A) Cranial Nerve V
(B) Cranial Nerve VII
(C) Cranial Nerve IX
(D) Cranial Nerve XI

29. Which exercise is recommended for Parkinson’s disease?
(A) High-intensity interval training
(B) Large amplitude movement training (LSVT BIG)
(C) Bed rest
(D) Plyometrics

30. Which test is commonly used to assess functional mobility?
(A) Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test
(B) MRI Scan
(C) EEG
(D) CT Scan

31. Which movement is lost in Erb’s palsy?
(A) Shoulder abduction
(B) Knee extension
(C) Elbow flexion
(D) Wrist extension

32. Which condition involves progressive degeneration of motor neurons?
(A) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
(B) Tuberculosis
(C) Hypertension
(D) Asthma

33. Which position helps in reducing extensor spasticity?
(A) Supine lying
(B) Side lying
(C) Prone lying
(D) Standing

34. Which test evaluates coordination in the lower limbs?
(A) Heel-to-shin test
(B) Romberg test
(C) Snellen chart test
(D) Babinski reflex

35. Which type of feedback is essential in neuromuscular training?
(A) Visual and proprioceptive feedback
(B) Only auditory feedback
(C) Only tactile feedback
(D) No feedback required

36. Which neurological disorder is associated with demyelination?
(A) Multiple Sclerosis
(B) Cerebral Palsy
(C) Parkinson’s Disease
(D) Epilepsy

37. Which cranial nerve is tested with the “shrug test”?
(A) XI – Accessory nerve
(B) X – Vagus nerve
(C) VII – Facial nerve
(D) VI – Abducens nerve

38. What is the common gait seen in cerebellar lesions?
(A) Festinating gait
(B) Ataxic gait
(C) Waddling gait
(D) Steppage gait

39. Which intervention helps improve hand function post-stroke?
(A) Mirror therapy
(B) Cardiac rehab
(C) Spirometry
(D) Joint traction

40. Which scale is used for assessing independence in activities of daily living?
(A) Barthel Index
(B) Glasgow Coma Scale
(C) Apgar Score
(D) Wells Criteria

41. Which nerve injury results in wrist drop?
(A) Median nerve
(B) Radial nerve
(C) Ulnar nerve
(D) Peroneal nerve

42. Which exercise improves trunk control in neurological patients?
(A) Bridging
(B) Jump squats
(C) Bench press
(D) Bicep curls

43. Which reflex is exaggerated in upper motor neuron lesions?
(A) Stretch reflex
(B) Pupillary reflex
(C) Plantar reflex
(D) Corneal reflex

44. What is the role of functional electrical stimulation (FES)?
(A) Increase heart rate
(B) Activate paralyzed muscles
(C) Reduce blood pressure
(D) Improve lung function

45. Which condition is characterized by involuntary, writhing movements?
(A) Dystonia
(B) Chorea
(C) Tremor
(D) Ataxia

46. Which nerve injury affects thumb opposition?
(A) Median nerve
(B) Radial nerve
(C) Ulnar nerve
(D) Tibial nerve

47. Which assessment is used for stroke severity?
(A) NIH Stroke Scale
(B) Snellen chart
(C) ECG
(D) BMI

48. Which intervention helps prevent contractures in neurological patients?
(A) Regular stretching and positioning
(B) Weight training
(C) Plyometric training
(D) Shortwave diathermy only

49. Which gait is seen in patients with spastic cerebral palsy?
(A) Scissoring gait
(B) Ataxic gait
(C) Festinating gait
(D) Steppage gait

50. Which therapy focuses on repetition and task-specific training?
(A) Motor relearning program (MRP)
(B) Hydrotherapy
(C) Cryotherapy
(D) Diathermy