World Physiotherapy Day

A vibrant illustration of a physiotherapist working with patients in various settings such as rehabilitation, sports, and elderly care, highlighting the diverse areas of physiotherapy practice.

Test Your Physiotherapy Knowledge

Welcome to the World Physiotherapy Day quiz! This engaging quiz is designed to test your knowledge about physiotherapy and its impact on health and wellness.

Challenge yourself with questions like:

  • The history of physiotherapy
  • The role of physiotherapy in modern medicine
  • Fun facts about muscles and movement
14 Questions4 MinutesCreated by HealingHand42
Massage therapists and gymnasts in Sweden founded what would be known as Physiotherapy. The Swedish word for Physiotherapy up until 2014 was sjukgymnast which means:
Awesome gymnastics
Sick gymnast
Gymnastics therapy
Super gymnast
Physiotherapy really got it's start from World War 1 veterans needing rehabilitation
True
False
The focus of World Physiotherapy Day 2021 is the Physiotherapists role in the treatment of:
NDIS
Dogs
Long Covid
Osteoarthritis
Exercise @can be as effective as anti-depressants for some people with depression?
True
False
True! Research shows that aerobic exercise has positive effects on depression by increasing the level of brain serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, sleep, libido, appetite and other functions. It also causes the release of the 'happy hormone', endorphins. Strength training has also been found to have positive effects on those suffering with anxiety.
True! Research shows that aerobic exercise has positive effects on depression by increasing the level of brain serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, sleep, libido, appetite and other functions. It also causes the release of the 'happy hormone', endorphins. Strength training has also been found to have positive effects on those suffering with anxiety.
What areas do Physiotherapists work in?
Disability
Animals
Older Persons
Cardiorespiratory
Paediatrics
Neurology
Sports
Burns and Plastics
ICU/Emergency
OHS and Ergonomics
All of the Above
Pre-operative Physiotherapy focusing on deep breathing and coughing exercises has been shown to prevent pneumonia in post surgical patients.
True
False
OK. You're now halfway through! You deserve at least two virtual cupcakes for that impressive effort...
OK. You're now halfway through! You deserve at least two virtual cupcakes for that impressive effort...
The research shows that the better you understand the neuroscience of pain (it being a multiple system output), it is likely that you will experience less pain, less disability, less distress associated to physical activity, and decreased healthcare utilization.
True
False
Physiotherapists work with the muscles. How many muscles are there in the human body?
620
550
840
900
Which Greek Philosopher started using Physiotherapy techniques as early as 435BC?
Plato
Socrates
Hippocrates
Physiotherapists can help with this condition:
Diabetes
Cystic Fibrosis
Vertigo
Concussion
Phantom Pain
All of the above
How many muscles do you use to take a single step forward?
170
85
200
40
The knee is the largest most complex joint in the body and the most likely to be injured.
True
False
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