1. What is the most common site of fracture in osteoporosis?
(A) Femoral neck
(B) Tibia
(C) Radius
(D) Fibula
2. Which type of exercise is most beneficial in early rehabilitation of fractures?
(A) Resistive exercise
(B) Isometric exercise
(C) Plyometric exercise
(D) Aerobic exercise
3. What is the primary goal of physiotherapy in orthopedic rehabilitation?
(A) Pain relief
(B) Preventing deformities
(C) Restoring function and mobility
(D) Increasing bone density
4. In total knee replacement rehabilitation, the most important early exercise is:
(A) Squats
(B) Straight leg raises
(C) Jumping
(D) Stair climbing
5. Which modality is commonly used to reduce post-fracture edema?
(A) Heat therapy
(B) Cryotherapy
(C) Ultrasound
(D) Shortwave diathermy
6. What type of joint movement is most affected in adhesive capsulitis?
(A) Flexion
(B) Extension
(C) Abduction and external rotation
(D) Internal rotation
7. Which gait pattern is commonly seen in hip osteoarthritis?
(A) Waddling gait
(B) Trendelenburg gait
(C) Scissoring gait
(D) High stepping gait
8. The Thomas test is used to assess:
(A) Hamstring tightness
(B) Hip flexion contracture
(C) Knee instability
(D) Ankle mobility
9. Which exercise is best for strengthening quadriceps after knee injury?
(A) Wall squats
(B) Straight leg raises
(C) Calf raises
(D) Hip bridges
10. The most common site for a Colles’ fracture is:
(A) Tibia
(B) Femoral shaft
(C) Distal radius
(D) Ulna
11. What is the initial physiotherapy management for acute low back pain?
(A) Spinal manipulation
(B) Heat therapy
(C) Rest and gentle mobilization
(D) Plyometric training
12. Which type of traction is commonly used for cervical spine injuries?
(A) Skeletal traction
(B) Skin traction
(C) Halo traction
(D) Buck’s traction
13. Which strengthening exercise is contraindicated in acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury?
(A) Quadriceps setting
(B) Straight leg raises
(C) Open chain knee extension
(D) Isometric exercise
14. Which joint is most commonly affected in rheumatoid arthritis?
(A) Hip
(B) Knee
(C) Wrist and MCP joints
(D) Ankle
15. What is the main purpose of using orthoses in orthopedic rehabilitation?
(A) To increase muscle strength
(B) To improve joint nutrition
(C) To provide support and correct alignment
(D) To increase circulation
16. Which exercise is most effective in preventing osteoporosis?
(A) Swimming
(B) Cycling
(C) Weight-bearing exercise
(D) Yoga
17. Which test is used to diagnose meniscal injury?
(A) Lachman’s test
(B) Apley’s test
(C) Drawer test
(D) McMurray’s test
18. A patient with scoliosis commonly presents with:
(A) Equal shoulder height
(B) Lateral curvature of the spine
(C) Forward bending restriction
(D) Kyphosis
19. Which physiotherapy technique is best for restoring knee range of motion post-surgery?
(A) Ultrasound
(B) Continuous passive motion (CPM) machine
(C) Cryotherapy
(D) Electrical stimulation
20. Which is the most common complication of immobilization after fracture?
(A) Muscle hypertrophy
(B) Joint stiffness and muscle atrophy
(C) Increased circulation
(D) Hyperactivity
21. Which of the following exercises is safe for a patient after hip replacement surgery?
(A) Deep squats
(B) Straight leg raises
(C) Crossing legs while sitting
(D) Jogging
22. The Lachman test is used to assess injury of the:
(A) PCL
(B) ACL
(C) MCL
(D) Meniscus
23. Which of the following is a red flag in orthopedic physiotherapy?
(A) Localized pain
(B) Night pain and unexplained weight loss
(C) Muscle weakness after immobilization
(D) Stiffness after surgery
24. Which muscle group is primarily targeted in rotator cuff rehabilitation?
(A) Biceps
(B) Trapezius
(C) Supraspinatus and infraspinatus
(D) Deltoid
25. What is the main goal of physiotherapy after fracture fixation?
(A) Immobilization
(B) Early mobilization and strengthening
(C) Pain induction
(D) Bone weakening
26. Which of the following is NOT a weight-bearing exercise?
(A) Walking
(B) Swimming
(C) Jogging
(D) Stair climbing
27. Which brace is used in scoliosis management?
(A) Milwaukee brace
(B) Knee brace
(C) Philadelphia collar
(D) Halo vest
28. A patient with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) benefits most from:
(A) Cryotherapy and eccentric strengthening
(B) Immobilization for 6 months
(C) Plyometric training
(D) High-intensity resistance exercises immediately
29. Which joint deformity is commonly seen in rheumatoid arthritis?
(A) Swan neck deformity
(B) Genu valgum
(C) Genu varum
(D) Flat foot
30. Which of the following is the best strengthening program for osteoarthritis of the knee?
(A) Quadriceps strengthening
(B) Hamstring stretching only
(C) Wrist strengthening
(D) Neck isometrics
31. Which test is used to assess shoulder impingement?
(A) McMurray’s test
(B) Neer’s test
(C) Lachman’s test
(D) Trendelenburg test
32. Which muscle is commonly weak in patellofemoral pain syndrome?
(A) Rectus femoris
(B) Vastus lateralis
(C) Vastus medialis oblique (VMO)
(D) Sartorius
33. What is the most common postural deformity seen in osteoporosis?
(A) Lordosis
(B) Kyphosis
(C) Scoliosis
(D) Flat back
34. Which of the following is an indication for joint mobilization?
(A) Acute fracture
(B) Joint stiffness
(C) Malignancy
(D) Acute infection
35. Which gait abnormality is common in patients with foot drop?
(A) High stepping gait
(B) Trendelenburg gait
(C) Waddling gait
(D) Scissoring gait
36. The Drawer test at the ankle is used to diagnose injury of the:
(A) Deltoid ligament
(B) Anterior talofibular ligament
(C) Plantar fascia
(D) Achilles tendon
37. What is the most common complication after total hip replacement?
(A) Hip dislocation
(B) Muscle hypertrophy
(C) Increased bone density
(D) Joint hypermobility
38. Which exercise is contraindicated after anterior hip replacement?
(A) Hip abduction
(B) Hip flexion beyond 90°
(C) Quadriceps setting
(D) Straight leg raising
39. Which of the following is the best initial management of an acute ankle sprain?
(A) Heat therapy
(B) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE)
(C) Deep massage
(D) Plyometric training
40. Which of the following modalities is contraindicated in acute fracture management?
(A) Cryotherapy
(B) Ultrasound over fracture site
(C) Immobilization
(D) Rest
41. Which of the following is NOT a principle of fracture rehabilitation?
(A) Pain relief
(B) Muscle strengthening
(C) Joint immobilization forever
(D) Functional training
42. The Trendelenburg test is used to assess weakness of:
(A) Quadriceps
(B) Gluteus medius
(C) Hamstrings
(D) Iliopsoas
43. Which of the following is a complication of immobilization?
(A) Joint stiffness
(B) Muscle atrophy
(C) Osteoporosis
(D) All of the above
44. Which exercise is recommended for chronic low back pain?
(A) Bed rest only
(B) Core stabilization exercises
(C) Heavy weight lifting
(D) Plyometric training
45. Which joint is most commonly replaced in orthopedic surgery?
(A) Hip
(B) Knee
(C) Shoulder
(D) Ankle
46. Which is the safest strengthening exercise for osteoporotic patients?
(A) High-impact jumping
(B) Heavy squats
(C) Weight-bearing walking and resistance bands
(D) Plyometric drills
47. Which of the following is an early sign of compartment syndrome?
(A) Severe pain disproportionate to injury
(B) Muscle hypertrophy
(C) Increased mobility
(D) Decreased circulation only at night
48. Which orthosis is used for drop foot?
(A) Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO)
(B) Knee brace
(C) Spinal brace
(D) Hand splint
49. Which exercise is avoided immediately after rotator cuff repair surgery?
(A) Pendulum exercise
(B) Active resisted exercises
(C) Passive mobilization
(D) Isometric contractions
50. Which of the following is the long-term goal of orthopedic physiotherapy?
(A) Decrease patient activity
(B) Improve functional independence
(C) Prolong immobilization
(D) Restrict exercises