Question

Your patient has an "extensor lag" of the MP joint.The exercise of choice to remediate this problem is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) While stabilizing the IP joints of one finger in extension, passively extend the MP joint of that finger. 
B) Have the patient move actively from the straight fist position to the tabletop position of the hand. 
C) Have the patient move actively from the full fist position of the hand to the tabletop position. 
D) Have the patient move actively from the full fist position of the hand to the hook fist position. 
A) While stabilizing the IP joints of one finger in extension, passively extend the MP joint of that finger. 
B) Have the patient move actively from the straight fist position to the tabletop position of the hand. 
C) Have the patient move actively from the full fist position of the hand to the tabletop position. 
D) Have the patient move actively from the full fist position of the hand to the hook fist position.

Your patient has an "extensor lag" of the MP joint.The exercise of choice to remediate this problem is which of the following?

Therapeutic Exercise: Foundational Concepts

Prevention, Health, and Wellness

Range of Motion

Stretching for Improved Mobility

Peripheral Joint Mobilizationmanipulation

Resistance Exercise for Impaired Muscle Performance

Principles of Aerobic Exercise

Exercise for Impaired Balance

Aquatic Exercise

Soft Tissue Injury, Repair, and Management

Joint, Connective Tissue, and Bone Disorders and Management

Surgical Interventions and Postoperative Management

Peripheral Nerve Disorders and Management

The Spine: Structure, Function, and Posture

The Spine: Management Guidelines

The Spine: Exercise and Manipulation Interventions

The Shoulder and Shoulder Girdle

The Elbow and Forearm Complex

The Hip

The Knee

The Ankle and Foot

Advanced Functional Training

Exercise in the Older Adult

Womens Health: Obstetrics and Pelvic Floor

Management of Lymphatic Disorders

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Exam 19: The Wrist and Hand

Your patient has an "extensor lag" of the MP joint.The exercise of choice to remediate this problem is which of the following?

Therapeutic Exercise: Foundational Concepts

Prevention, Health, and Wellness

Range of Motion

Stretching for Improved Mobility

Peripheral Joint Mobilizationmanipulation

Resistance Exercise for Impaired Muscle Performance

Principles of Aerobic Exercise

Exercise for Impaired Balance

Aquatic Exercise

Soft Tissue Injury, Repair, and Management

Joint, Connective Tissue, and Bone Disorders and Management

Surgical Interventions and Postoperative Management

Peripheral Nerve Disorders and Management

The Spine: Structure, Function, and Posture

The Spine: Management Guidelines

The Spine: Exercise and Manipulation Interventions

The Shoulder and Shoulder Girdle

The Elbow and Forearm Complex

The Hip

The Knee

The Ankle and Foot

Advanced Functional Training

Exercise in the Older Adult

Womens Health: Obstetrics and Pelvic Floor

Management of Lymphatic Disorders

Filters