Areas of a myelinated axon that are not covered by myelin are called ________.
The cells responsible for information processing and transfe…
The cells responsible for information processing and transfer are the ________.
The ulnar nerve is found in the ________ plexus.
The ulnar nerve is found in the ________ plexus.
A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with a diagnosi…
A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with a diagnosis of right lumbar radiculopathy. On examination, the therapist notes diminished tibialis posterior, patellar, and tibialis anterior muscle stretch reflexes. Which of the following is the MOST likely pathoanatomical diagnosis?
The subarachnoid space is ________.
The subarachnoid space is ________.
Consider the following statement and then select the special…
Consider the following statement and then select the special test to fill in the blank: The _________ test works on the premise that if pain is present on passive provocation testing of the vertebral levels but disappears when the spinal extensors are active. If this is (+), then the muscle activity and/or the mechanical support may be able to stabilize the segment and reduce pain, and the individual may therefore benefit from stabilization exercises.
A physical therapist is working with a younger patient with…
A physical therapist is working with a younger patient with a diagnosis of a high groin strain. The injury occurred during a sports event. The patient is responding poorly to PT with persistent pain is located at the pubic bone. Pain can be reproduced with resisted combined hip adduction, knee flexion and tibial internal rotation. The patient denies increased pain with coughing and/or bending forward. Which of the following differential diagnoses is MOST likely to be causing the symptoms?
The largest nerve in the body that is formed from L4-S3 is t…
The largest nerve in the body that is formed from L4-S3 is the ________.
When performing a sacral nutation mobilization, the moment o…
When performing a sacral nutation mobilization, the moment of the mobilization is MOST likely to provide which of the following:
A physical therapist is performing an intervention session w…
A physical therapist is performing an intervention session with a patient with low back and right lower extremity pain. The therapist has the patient perform repeated extension in standing (REIS) for 10 repetitions. The patient reports an improvement in the right lower extremity pain. Which of the following is the BEST term to describe this treatment approach and improvement in the symptoms?