A PTA instructs a patient with RC tendinitis in transverse plane resistive exercises. Which motions would be appropriate based on the given information?
The rTSA utilizes the ___ as the primary elevator of the sho…
The rTSA utilizes the ___ as the primary elevator of the shoulder joint which helps to restore functional ROM.
A PTA completes an UE MMT on a patient diagnosed with RC ten…
A PTA completes an UE MMT on a patient diagnosed with RC tendinitis. Assuming the patient has the ability to move the UE against gravity, which of the following muscles would not be tested with the patient in a short-sitting position?
You are working to strengthen the extensor carpi radialis mu…
You are working to strengthen the extensor carpi radialis muscle. The best technique would be which of the following?
A PTA positions a patient in supine in preparation for gonio…
A PTA positions a patient in supine in preparation for goniometric measurements. When measuring IR of the shoulder, the PTA should position the fulcrum:
A patient has undergone carpal tunnel surgery and is now 3 w…
A patient has undergone carpal tunnel surgery and is now 3 weeks post op. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
A 42-year-old recreational tennis player reports lateral elb…
A 42-year-old recreational tennis player reports lateral elbow pain that worsens with gripping and backhand strokes. Upon palpation, tenderness is noted just distal to the lateral epicondyle. Which of the following muscle groups is most likely involved in this condition?
Which of the following is a true statement regarding the ann…
Which of the following is a true statement regarding the annular ligament of the elbow?
A 22-year-old patient is 3 weeks post-anterior shoulder disl…
A 22-year-old patient is 3 weeks post-anterior shoulder dislocation and has begun supervised rehabilitation. Which of the following movements is most contraindicated at this stage?
A 75-year-old patient is 2 weeks post-reverse total shoulder…
A 75-year-old patient is 2 weeks post-reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) following a complex rotator cuff tear. Which of the following movements is typically contraindicated during the early postoperative phase to protect the prosthetic components and surrounding soft tissues?