Question 1
A 34-year-old presents with low back pain and reports new urinary retention, saddle (perineal) numbness and bilateral leg weakness. What is the most appropriate physiotherapy action?
Correct Answer:
Refer urgently for emergency medical assessment
Question 2
According to current best evidence reflected in Australian practice, what is the most appropriate management for non-specific chronic low back pain?
Correct Answer:
Education, reassurance and graded activity or exercise
Question 3
A patient has a positive empty can (Jobe) test, painful arc and weakness with resisted abduction. Which structure is most likely involved?
Correct Answer:
Supraspinatus
Question 4
Which exercise approach has the strongest evidence for mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy?
Correct Answer:
Progressive loading such as eccentric or heavy-slow resistance
Question 5
A patient describes anterior knee pain that worsens with stairs and prolonged sitting, with no history of trauma or instability. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Patellofemoral pain
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APC Written Assessment Practice Questions - Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC) Written Assessment Exam

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