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Scenario D (Questions 34-35): A weightlifter is diagnosed with chronic Lateral Epicondylitis (“Tennis Elbow”). The pain is localized to the lateral epicondyle and extensor mass, worsening with gripping and wrist extension. The primary muscle implicated is the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB). In the re-load phase of EDUREP model of tendinopathy rehabilitation for lateral epicondylitis, after acute pain management, the most appropriate local resistance training strategy required to fortify the common extensor tendon is:

Match each exercise to the respective myotome it would help strengthen if there is cervical radiculopathy resulting in neurological strength loss.

Match the treatments to its respective nerve entrapment in the upper extremity.

Section B: Analytical Application of Principles (4 matching questions, 2 points each)

Scenario A (Questions 28-29): A collegiate swimmer reports chronic anterior shoulder pain, specifically exacerbated when reaching overhead during the late phase of shoulder flexion/abduction. Clinical assessment suggests Subacromial Impingement involving the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon (LHBT) due to hypermobility issues.

During treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which non-surgical interventions are typically included in the treatment plan? (Select all that apply)

Section A: Foundational Principles and Definitions Followed by Respective Application (23 Questions) Multiple Choice (2 points each question)

Conservative rehabilitation for a patient experiencing recurrent anterior shoulder subluxations aims to achieve dynamic stability. Which intervention strategy is central to achieving humeral head (HH) centralization?

At point 4 of this graph depicting the energy change associated with the formation of a H–H bond, which of the following statements is true?  Image Description: Potential Energy Curve for H–H Bond Formation The image shows a potential energy diagram, illustrating the energy changes during a chemical reaction.Graph: A curve on a graph depicts the potential energy (kJ/mol) on the vertical axis versus the reaction coordinate ‘r’ (likely representing internuclear distance or a reaction progress variable) on the horizontal axis. The curve starts at a high potential energy on the left, decreases to a minimum, and then rises steeply on the right. The lowest point of the curve is marked as −436 kJ/mol at 0.74 Å (Angstroms) on the ‘r’ axis. Several points along the curve are numbered 1 through 5 indicating different stages of the reaction. A dotted line extends horizontally from the left axis at 0 kJ/mol, intersecting the curve at point 1. Inset Diagrams:To the right of the graph, there are four small diagrams associated with points on the curve. These diagrams show two spheres representing atoms, with changing overlap to represent bond formation. Point 1: Two separate spheres, no overlap (reactants). Point 2: Spheres starting to overlap slightly. Point 3: More significant overlap between the spheres. Point 4: Maximum overlap, representing the transition state or intermediate complex.Text:    The vertical axis is labeled “Energy (kJ/mol)”. The horizontal axis is labeled “r”. The numbers 1 through 5 are marked with lines connecting to the corresponding point on the graph and diagram. The values “−436” and “0.74 Å(Angstroms)” are shown at the minimum point of the curve.  

The sketch below shows the relative change in energy as two hydrogen (H) atoms are brought closer together. Copy the diagram, then label the point where the bond is most likely to form by inserting two dots to the hydrogens forming the bond, based on Coulomb’s theory. Show all work for this question for full credit. Write out your response on a separate sheet of paper, labeling the question number clearly and circling or highlighting all answers. You will upload a photo of your response at the end of the exam. Image Description: Energy vs Distance Plot The image shows a graph depicting the relationship between energy (on the y-axis) and distance (on the x-axis). The curve starts from high energy, decreases to a minimum, and then increases again.