Physiotherapy in Sports Injuries – MCQs

1. Which ligament is most commonly injured in an ankle sprain?
(A) Deltoid ligament
(B) Anterior talofibular ligament
(C) Posterior tibiofibular ligament
(D) Calcaneofibular ligament

2. What is the most common site of injury in ACL tears?
(A) Mid-substance of the ligament
(B) Femoral attachment
(C) Tibial attachment
(D) Lateral meniscus junction

3. Which of the following is a common overuse injury in runners?
(A) Tennis elbow
(B) Shin splints
(C) Rotator cuff tear
(D) Meniscus tear

4. The “unhappy triad” of the knee involves which structures?
(A) ACL, MCL, Medial meniscus
(B) PCL, LCL, Lateral meniscus
(C) ACL, LCL, Medial meniscus
(D) PCL, MCL, Lateral meniscus

5. Which of the following is a common cause of groin pain in athletes?
(A) Hamstring strain
(B) Adductor strain
(C) ACL tear
(D) Plantar fasciitis

6. Tennis elbow affects which muscle origin?
(A) Medial epicondyle
(B) Lateral epicondyle
(C) Radial styloid
(D) Olecranon process

7. Jumper’s knee refers to which condition?
(A) Quadriceps strain
(B) Patellar tendinopathy
(C) ACL tear
(D) Meniscal injury

8. Which of the following is a common injury in swimmers?
(A) Rotator cuff impingement
(B) Plantar fasciitis
(C) Hamstring strain
(D) Tennis elbow

9. The Ottawa Ankle Rules are used to:
(A) Diagnose ACL tears
(B) Assess need for ankle X-ray
(C) Detect shoulder instability
(D) Evaluate lumbar spine injury

10. What is the most common site for stress fractures in runners?
(A) Tibia
(B) Femur
(C) Ulna
(D) Clavicle

11. A hamstring strain usually involves which muscle?
(A) Rectus femoris
(B) Biceps femoris
(C) Gastrocnemius
(D) Vastus lateralis

12. Which imaging is best for detecting soft tissue injuries?
(A) X-ray
(B) CT scan
(C) MRI
(D) Ultrasound

13. Osgood-Schlatter disease is an overuse injury at which site?
(A) Patellar tendon insertion on tibial tuberosity
(B) Quadriceps tendon origin
(C) Achilles tendon insertion
(D) Femoral condyles

14. Which test is used to diagnose an ACL injury?
(A) Lachman’s test
(B) McMurray’s test
(C) Neer’s test
(D) Phalen’s test

15. Which of the following is a sign of compartment syndrome?
(A) Painless swelling
(B) Loss of distal pulses
(C) Redness and warmth
(D) Limited ROM only

16. What is the common cause of Achilles tendon rupture?
(A) Sudden dorsiflexion of the ankle
(B) Direct trauma
(C) Chronic arthritis
(D) Weak quadriceps

17. The most common shoulder dislocation is:
(A) Anterior
(B) Posterior
(C) Inferior
(D) Superior

18. Which condition is also known as “runner’s knee”?
(A) Patellofemoral pain syndrome
(B) ACL tear
(C) Hamstring strain
(D) IT band tear

19. What is the RICE principle in sports injuries?
(A) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
(B) Rest, Immobilization, Care, Exercise
(C) Rehab, Ice, Compression, Extension
(D) Reduce, Ice, Care, Elevate

20. Which sport is most commonly associated with rotator cuff tears?
(A) Swimming
(B) Baseball
(C) Soccer
(D) Cycling

21. The primary function of taping in sports physiotherapy is to:
(A) Increase muscle strength
(B) Prevent or support injury
(C) Improve flexibility
(D) Decrease bone density

22. Which of the following injuries is common in cricket bowlers?
(A) Lumbar stress fracture
(B) Achilles rupture
(C) Tennis elbow
(D) Ankle sprain

23. Which test is used to check meniscal injury?
(A) McMurray’s test
(B) Lachman’s test
(C) Apprehension test
(D) Hawkins-Kennedy test

24. The most common mechanism of ACL injury is:
(A) Hyperflexion
(B) Non-contact pivoting
(C) Direct trauma
(D) Overstretching

25. Which of the following injuries is common in basketball players?
(A) ACL tear
(B) Tennis elbow
(C) Plantar fasciitis
(D) Shoulder dislocation

26. Shin splints medically refer to:
(A) Medial tibial stress syndrome
(B) Fibular stress fracture
(C) Achilles tendinitis
(D) IT band syndrome

27. Which tendon is most commonly involved in shoulder impingement?
(A) Biceps tendon
(B) Supraspinatus tendon
(C) Subscapularis tendon
(D) Infraspinatus tendon

28. Which injury is common in tennis players?
(A) Lateral epicondylitis
(B) Plantar fasciitis
(C) Meniscal tear
(D) Shoulder labrum tear

29. Which taping method is used for patellofemoral pain syndrome?
(A) Kinesio taping
(B) McConnell taping
(C) Buddy taping
(D) Spiral taping

30. Which injury is also known as turf toe?
(A) First metatarsophalangeal joint sprain
(B) Achilles tendon rupture
(C) Ankle inversion sprain
(D) Metatarsal fracture

31. Which fracture is common in boxers?
(A) Scaphoid fracture
(B) Colles’ fracture
(C) Boxer’s fracture (5th metacarpal)
(D) Smith’s fracture

32. Which sport is commonly associated with concussions?
(A) Football
(B) Swimming
(C) Cycling
(D) Running

33. Which ligament is injured in “Gamekeeper’s thumb”?
(A) Ulnar collateral ligament of thumb
(B) Radial collateral ligament of thumb
(C) LCL of wrist
(D) MCL of wrist

34. Plantar fasciitis pain is typically worst:
(A) At night
(B) In the morning on first steps
(C) During running only
(D) After meals

35. Which condition is caused by overuse of the IT band?
(A) Iliotibial band syndrome
(B) Plantar fasciitis
(C) Jumper’s knee
(D) Tennis elbow

36. Which muscle is most commonly strained in sprinting?
(A) Hamstrings
(B) Quadriceps
(C) Gastrocnemius
(D) Gluteus maximus

37. Which test is used for shoulder instability?
(A) Apprehension test
(B) Phalen’s test
(C) Trendelenburg test
(D) Thomas test

38. Which of the following is a complication of repeated concussions?
(A) Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
(B) Multiple sclerosis
(C) ALS
(D) Parkinson’s disease

39. Which sport is commonly associated with medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)?
(A) Golf
(B) Basketball
(C) Swimming
(D) Soccer

40. A sudden “pop” at the back of the ankle during sports suggests:
(A) Achilles tendon rupture
(B) Plantar fasciitis
(C) Shin splints
(D) Ankle sprain

41. Which of the following is a risk factor for ACL injuries in females?
(A) Narrow pelvis
(B) Wider Q-angle
(C) Smaller Q-angle
(D) Shorter femur

42. What is the most common site of muscle contusion in sports?
(A) Quadriceps
(B) Biceps
(C) Gastrocnemius
(D) Gluteus maximus

43. Which injury is common in gymnasts?
(A) Spondylolysis
(B) Achilles rupture
(C) Tennis elbow
(D) Plantar fasciitis

44. Which joint is most commonly dislocated in the body?
(A) Knee
(B) Shoulder
(C) Elbow
(D) Hip

45. Which exercise is best in early ACL rehab?
(A) Closed kinetic chain
(B) Open kinetic chain
(C) High-impact plyometrics
(D) Sprinting

46. Which of the following is a common sign of rotator cuff tear?
(A) Painful arc syndrome
(B) Trendelenburg gait
(C) Locking of knee
(D) Drop wrist

47. Which fracture is common in cyclists due to falls?
(A) Clavicle fracture
(B) Femur fracture
(C) Humerus fracture
(D) Tibial plateau fracture

48. Which injury is associated with throwing athletes?
(A) Ulnar collateral ligament injury
(B) ACL tear
(C) Plantar fasciitis
(D) Achilles rupture

49. What is the most effective treatment for acute muscle strain?
(A) RICE protocol
(B) Heat therapy immediately
(C) Aggressive stretching
(D) Heavy resistance training

50. Which sport most commonly causes labral tears of the shoulder?
(A) Baseball
(B) Soccer
(C) Swimming
(D) Running