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UKOM DIV Fisioterapi evaluates competency in musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and pediatric physical therapy. This is an independent 92-question English-language MCQ practice bank by OpenExamPrep.

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1A 42-year-old male warehouse worker presents to the Poliklinik Fisioterapi at RSUD with acute low back pain radiating down his right posterior thigh to the lateral foot, following heavy lifting. On physical examination, the Straight Leg Raise (Lasegue) test is positive at 40 degrees, and symptoms are aggravated by passive ankle dorsiflexion (Bragard test). Repeated passive lumbar extension in a prone position centralizes the radiating symptoms toward the midline of the lower back. Based on the McKenzie method (Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy), which intervention is most appropriate for this patient?

A.Prone lying with graded lumbar-extension exercises because extension is the observed directional preference and centralizes symptoms

B.Sustained lumbar flexion in supine (Williams flexion exercises) to widen the intervertebral foramina

C.Aggressive high-velocity thrust manipulation of the L5-S1 facet joint in end-range rotation

D.Immediate strict bed rest for two weeks with total avoidance of any spinal movement

Explanation: In Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, repeated movement that centralizes distal symptoms identifies a directional preference and can guide exercise selection. This patient's symptoms centralize with extension, so graded prone extension is the best option. The clinical response supports the choice without requiring an unproven claim that the nucleus pulposus physically migrates anteriorly.

2A 52-year-old administrative officer presents with right-sided neck pain that radiates into the shoulder and the lateral aspect of the right forearm and thumb (C6 distribution). During physical examination, Spurling's test (cervical side-bending and axial compression) reproduces the sharp shooting pain. Conversely, manual cervical distraction test relieves the pain completely. Which physiological mechanism best explains the symptomatic relief achieved during the manual cervical distraction test?

A.Inhibition of nociceptive C-fibers through cutaneous tactile mechanoreceptor stimulation

B.Widening of the intervertebral foramina and reduction of compressive stress on the cervical nerve root

C.Permanent realignment of the cervical uncovertebral osteophytes away from the spinal cord

D.Reflex relaxation of the sternocleidomastoid muscle via Golgi tendon organ stimulation

Explanation: Cervical distraction test is part of Wainner's clinical prediction rule for cervical radiculopathy. Applying an axial superior traction force (approximately 10-15 kg) enlarges the intervertebral foramina and decreases intradiscal pressure, thereby decompressing the exiting spinal nerve root (in this case C6) and alleviating radiating radicular pain and paresthesia.

3A 35-year-old recreational badminton player attends the sports physiotherapy clinic reporting pain over the anterolateral aspect of the right shoulder, particularly when executing overhead smashes. Active shoulder abduction reveals a painful arc between 60 degrees and 120 degrees. Both the Neer test and the Hawkins-Kennedy impingement test are positive. Which anatomical structures are primarily compressed under the coracoacromial arch in this condition?

A.Long head of the triceps brachii tendon and radial nerve

B.Pectoralis minor tendon and medial cord of the brachial plexus

C.Supraspinatus tendon and subacromial-subdeltoid bursa

D.Infraspinatus tendon and suprascapular nerve

Explanation: Subacromial impingement syndrome (subacromial pain syndrome) involves mechanical compression and irritation of the structures within the subacromial space—most notably the supraspinatus tendon, the long head of the biceps brachii tendon, and the subacromial-subdeltoid bursa—beneath the anterior acromion, coracoacromial ligament, and acromioclavicular joint during elevation and internal rotation of the humerus.

4A 58-year-old female with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presents with insidious, progressive right shoulder pain and stiffness over the past 4 months. Passive and active ranges of motion are severely restricted. The physiotherapist recognizes a classic capsular pattern of restriction at the glenohumeral joint. Which sequence of range-of-motion limitations accurately defines the glenohumeral capsular pattern according to Cyriax?

A.Internal rotation is most limited, followed by flexion, then adduction

B.Abduction is most limited, followed by internal rotation, then flexion

C.Flexion is most limited, followed by extension, then horizontal adduction

D.External rotation is most limited, followed by abduction, then internal rotation

Explanation: According to Cyriax's orthopedic medicine principles, when the entire capsule of the glenohumeral joint is inflamed or contracted (as in adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder), passive movements are restricted in a predictable proportional pattern: external rotation is the most restricted, followed by abduction, and internal rotation is the least restricted (ER > Abd > IR).

5A 64-year-old female is referred to the Puskesmas physiotherapy clinic with bilateral knee pain diagnosed as osteoarthritis (OA genu grade 2 Kellgren-Lawrence). She complains of joint crepitus, stiffness lasting 15 minutes each morning, and pain when climbing stairs. Which exercise therapy regimen is the primary evidence-based recommendation for long-term symptom relief and functional joint stabilization?

A.Progressive closed kinetic chain quadriceps and hip abductor strengthening exercises

B.High-impact plyometric jumping exercises to stimulate articular cartilage regeneration

C.Passive continuous knee immobilization using a hinged knee brace for 6 weeks

D.High-load open kinetic chain knee extensions with maximum weight at terminal extension

Explanation: Clinical practice guidelines for knee osteoarthritis strongly recommend progressive resistance exercises targeting the quadriceps and hip stabilizers (gluteus medius and maximus). Closed kinetic chain exercises (e.g., mini-squats, step-ups, wall slides) promote functional co-contraction, reduce patellofemoral and tibiofemoral joint stress, improve alignment, and significantly decrease pain and disability.

6A 22-year-old collegiate soccer player is undergoing Phase 1 rehabilitation (weeks 2 to 6) following bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The physiotherapist aims to strengthen the quadriceps while protecting the healing graft from excessive strain. Which exercise is CONTRAINDICATED during this early phase?

A.Isometric quadriceps sets performed at 60 degrees and 90 degrees of knee flexion

B.Unresisted open kinetic chain terminal knee extension from 45 degrees to 0 degrees with ankle weights

C.Closed kinetic chain mini-squats from 0 degrees to 45 degrees of knee flexion

D.Prone active-assisted hamstring curls from 0 degrees to 90 degrees of knee flexion

Explanation: Open kinetic chain (OKC) knee extension between 45 degrees and 0 degrees (full extension) produces substantial anterior tibial translation and peak shear strain on the ACL graft due to the patellar tendon angle and unopposed quadriceps force. During the early graft incorporation and revascularization phase (weeks 2-6), resisted OKC terminal knee extension is strictly contraindicated to prevent graft stretching or failure.

7A 40-year-old amateur tennis player visits the physiotherapy clinic with lateral elbow pain that worsens during backhand strokes and when carrying grocery bags. On assessment, Cozen's test (resisted wrist extension with radial deviation and forearm pronation) elicits sharp pain over the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Which muscular structure is predominantly affected in lateral epicondylalgia?

A.Pronator teres and flexor carpi radialis

B.Extensor carpi ulnaris and anconeus

C.Extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) origin

D.Brachioradialis and supinator muscle bellies

Explanation: Lateral epicondylalgia (tennis elbow) is a chronic tendinopathy primarily involving the common extensor origin at the lateral epicondyle. Biomechanical and histological studies confirm that microscopic tears, angiofibroblastic hyperplasia, and disorganized collagen occur predominantly within the tenoperiosteal insertion of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) muscle.

8A 13-year-old girl is referred for physiotherapy following an adolescent idiopathic scoliosis screening. The Adam forward bend test shows a prominent right thoracic rib hump. Full-spine standing radiography reveals a right thoracic curve with a Cobb angle of 22 degrees and a Risser sign of 1. According to the SOSORT and Schroth method guidelines, what is the primary objective of physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE)?

A.Passive mechanical stretching of the convex spinal musculature using heavy traction weights

B.Complete spinal fusion preparation by strictly immobilizing the trunk in a plaster cast

C.High-velocity rotational adjustments to forcefully pop the rotated vertebrae back into midline

D.Three-dimensional auto-correction, rotational angular breathing, and spinal elongation with core stabilization

Explanation: The Schroth method and international SOSORT guidelines utilize 3D auto-correction: active spinal elongation (deflection in sagittal/frontal planes), de-rotation of the vertebral bodies, and rotational angular breathing directed into the concave, collapsed areas of the rib cage, combined with isometric stabilization of trunk muscles to halt curve progression during rapid pubertal growth (Risser 0-2).

9A 19-year-old collegiate basketball player sustains an acute ankle injury during a game when landing on an opponent's foot, forcing the right ankle into sudden inversion and plantarflexion. There is immediate lateral ankle swelling and localized ecchymosis. The anterior drawer test of the ankle demonstrates excessive anterior translation of the talus without a firm end-feel. Which ligament is the first and most frequently injured in this trauma mechanism?

A.Anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)

B.Calcaneofibular ligament (CFL)

C.Deltoid ligament complex

D.Posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL)

Explanation: The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is the weakest of the lateral collateral ankle ligaments and is taut in plantarflexion. Consequently, over 70-85% of all inversion ankle sprains involve partial or complete rupture of the ATFL. The anterior drawer test specifically evaluates the structural integrity of the ATFL.

10A 46-year-old seamstress presents with nocturnal numbness and burning paresthesias affecting the palmar surface of the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and the radial half of the ring finger of her dominant hand. Symptoms often wake her at night, and she shakes her hand for relief (positive flick sign). Tinel's sign and Phalen's test at the wrist are both positive. Which peripheral nerve is compressed within the carpal tunnel?

A.Ulnar nerve

B.Median nerve

C.Radial nerve

D.Musculocutaneous nerve

Explanation: The median nerve travels through the carpal tunnel beneath the rigid flexor retinaculum (transverse carpal ligament) alongside nine flexor tendons (4 FDS, 4 FDP, 1 FPL). Compression of the median nerve produces classic sensory deficits across the radial three and a half digits and weakness of the thenar intrinsic muscles (abductor pollicis brevis, opponens pollicis, superficial head of flexor pollicis brevis).

About the UKOM DIV Fisioterapi Exam

UKOM DIV Fisioterapi is the mandatory national exit examination for physiotherapy students in Indonesia, required for obtaining professional certification and the STR Fisioterapis.

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Assessment

The exam evaluates clinical assessment, clinical reasoning, problem formulation, intervention planning, and outcome evaluation across major body systems.

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UKOM DIV Fisioterapi: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review special orthopedic tests for shoulder impingement (Neer, Hawkins-Kennedy) and knee instability (Lachman, anterior drawer, McMurray).

2Understand the Brunnstrom stages of motor recovery after stroke and corresponding therapeutic approaches.

3Know the indications, contraindications, and positioning for postural drainage segments.

4Review the physiological effects and safety parameters of electrophysical modalities such as TENS, ultrasound, and shortwave diathermy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UKOM DIV Fisioterapi?

UKOM DIV Fisioterapi is the standardized national competency examination in Indonesia for graduates of D3, D4, and Profesi Fisioterapi programs, required to earn the competency certificate and obtain the STR Fisioterapis.

What is the STR validity period for physiotherapists under UU No. 17 Tahun 2023?

Under UU No. 17 Tahun 2023, the Registration Certificate (STR Fisioterapis) issued by Konsil Kesehatan Indonesia (KKI) is valid for life. The practice license (SIPF) remains valid for 5 years and requires continuing professional development (SKP).

Which body administers UKOM DIV Fisioterapi?

The examination is administered by the Komite Nasional Uji Kompetensi Mahasiswa Bidang Kesehatan under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, in collaboration with the Indonesian Physiotherapy Association (IFI).

Is this practice bank officially affiliated with IFI?

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