NPTE Physical Therapist Exam Review

Category - Physical Therapy

Which of the following is not a recommended form of treatment during the initial inflammation phase of an injury?
  1. Passive modalities
  2. Elevation
  3. Compression
  4. Progressive tissue loading
Explanation
Answer: D - Progressive tissue loading is not a recommended form of treatment during the initial inflammation phase of an injury. This should occur later, during the remodeling phase. Passive modalities, including ice, elevation and compression, should be used during the inflammation phase.
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