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A runner with patellar tendinopathy has pain rated 2 out of 10 during loading that settles to baseline by the next morning. Which interpretation best supports load management?

Pain below 3 out of 10 proves the tendon is fully healed

The runner should double training volume immediately

Any pain means all tendon loading must stop for months

The load may be acceptable if function and next-day response remain stable

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Key Facts: DHA Physiotherapist Exam

PHY4011

Official DHA exam code for Physiotherapist

DHA Healthcare Professional Licensing Assessment Guideline - CBT

150

Official number of MCQs

DHA Healthcare Professional Licensing Assessment Guideline - CBT

3 hours

Official exam duration

DHA Healthcare Professional Licensing Assessment Guideline - CBT

USD 240

Official CBT fee listed by DHA

DHA Healthcare Professional Licensing Assessment Guideline - CBT

50%

Official pass score listed by DHA

DHA Healthcare Professional Licensing Assessment Guideline - CBT

DHA Physiotherapist is an Allied Health CBT for Dubai licensure. Official DHA CBT guidance lists exam code PHY4011, 150 MCQs, 3 hours, USD 240, and 50% pass score. DHA publishes topic coverage but not percentage weights, so preparation should cover assessment, differential diagnosis, biomechanics, physical agents, therapeutic exercise, special populations, cardiopulmonary PT, sports PT, neurorehab, musculoskeletal rehab, and UAE professional practice requirements from Sheryan/PQR.

Sample DHA Physiotherapist Practice Questions

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1During glenohumeral abduction in an open-chain movement, which arthrokinematic motion normally accompanies the superior roll of the humeral head?

A.Superior glide of the humeral head

B.Inferior glide of the humeral head

C.Anterior glide of the humeral head

D.Posterior spin only with no glide

Explanation: The humeral head is convex moving on the concave glenoid, so roll and glide occur in opposite directions. During abduction the humeral head rolls superiorly and glides inferiorly, helping maintain subacromial clearance.

2A patient's pelvis drops on the right side when standing on the left leg. Which muscle group is most likely weak?

A.Left hip abductors

B.Right hip abductors

C.Left hip adductors

D.Right hip flexors

Explanation: A positive Trendelenburg sign occurs when the stance-side hip abductors cannot hold the pelvis level. If the pelvis drops on the right while standing on the left leg, the left gluteus medius and minimus are weak or poorly controlled.

3Weakness of great toe extension and reduced sensation over the dorsum of the foot most strongly suggests involvement of which nerve root?

A.L2

B.L4

C.L5

D.S2

Explanation: L5 commonly supplies great toe extension through extensor hallucis longus and sensation over the dorsum of the foot. This pattern is often screened when lumbar radiculopathy is suspected.

4Which muscle fiber type is most associated with endurance activities and resistance to fatigue?

A.Type I slow oxidative fibers

B.Type IIx fast glycolytic fibers

C.Denervated fibers only

D.Fibrotic scar tissue fibers

Explanation: Type I fibers have high oxidative capacity, more capillaries, and greater fatigue resistance. They are heavily recruited during postural control and endurance activity.

5Which example best describes a closed-chain lower-limb exercise?

A.Seated knee extension with the foot moving freely

B.Straight-leg raise in supine

C.Mini-squat with both feet fixed on the floor

D.Prone hamstring curl with ankle weight

Explanation: In closed-chain exercise the distal segment is fixed or relatively fixed. A mini-squat fixes the feet against the floor and requires coordinated motion across the ankle, knee, and hip.

6The SAID principle is most useful when choosing exercises because it states that the body adapts according to:

A.The therapist's preferred treatment style

B.The specific demands imposed during training

C.The patient's chronological age only

D.The amount of passive modality time received

Explanation: SAID means Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands. Training effects are specific to the movement pattern, load, speed, range, energy system, and context being practiced.

7A posture with increased lumbar lordosis and anterior pelvic tilt is commonly associated with which muscle imbalance pattern?

A.Tight hip flexors and lumbar extensors with weak abdominals and hip extensors

B.Tight hamstrings and abdominals with weak hip flexors

C.Tight hip abductors only with strong gluteus maximus

D.Weak lumbar extensors with tight gluteals only

Explanation: Anterior pelvic tilt is commonly linked to shortened hip flexors and lumbar extensors with reduced abdominal and gluteal control. The finding should be interpreted with symptoms, movement testing, and functional tasks rather than posture alone.

8During the proliferative phase of soft-tissue healing, which process is most expected?

A.Complete remodeling into mature collagen type I only

B.Collagen deposition, angiogenesis, and granulation tissue formation

C.Immediate return of full tensile strength

D.Permanent absence of inflammatory cells

Explanation: The proliferative phase includes fibroblast activity, collagen deposition, angiogenesis, and granulation tissue formation. Tissue strength is still limited, so loading must be protective and progressive.

9Before applying heat, cold, or electrical stimulation, which screening step is most important for local treatment safety?

A.Ask the patient to choose the color of the towel

B.Assess skin integrity and sensation in the treatment area

C.Measure grip strength only

D.Ask whether the patient has used a gym before

Explanation: Skin integrity and sensation must be checked before physical agents because impaired sensation or fragile skin increases burn, frostbite, and electrical injury risk. Baseline inspection also supports safe documentation and monitoring.

10Which outcome measure is commonly used to screen functional mobility and fall risk in an older adult?

A.Timed Up and Go test

B.Visual analog scale only

C.Goniometry of wrist flexion

D.Manual muscle test of elbow flexion only

Explanation: The Timed Up and Go test measures standing up, walking, turning, returning, and sitting. It is quick, functional, and widely used to screen mobility limitations and fall risk in older adults.

About the DHA Physiotherapist Exam

The DHA Physiotherapist Licensing Assessment is the Dubai Health Authority computer-based assessment for applicants seeking the Physiotherapist title in Dubai. DHA's 2026 CBT guideline lists the Allied Health Physiotherapist exam as code PHY4011 with 150 multiple-choice questions, a 3-hour duration, USD 240 fee, and 50% pass score. The published coverage includes kinesiology, biomechanics and ergonomics; anatomy and physiology; clinical decision making and differential diagnosis; physical agents including electrotherapy and hydrotherapy; therapeutic exercises and techniques; physiotherapy for special populations; cardiopulmonary physical therapy; sports physical therapy; neurorehabilitation; and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Assessment

150 multiple-choice questions; DHA code PHY4011

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

50%

Exam Fee

USD 240 (Dubai Health Authority (DHA), administered through Prometric for CBT scheduling)