A physical therapist is treating a patient 10 days s/p R TKA…

A physical therapist is treating a patient 10 days s/p R TKA.  The patient demonstrates decreased R knee range of motion, pitting edema of the right lower extremity, tenderness along the deep venous system, and calf swelling > 3cm compared to the non-involved side.  Which of the following is the MOST appropriate patient management component?  

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?  

A physical therapist is performing an evaluation with a 47-y…

A physical therapist is performing an evaluation with a 47-year-old male with complaints of low back pain and a history of chronic low back pain over the past 2 years.  The patient denies any leg pain.  The physical therapist decides to utilize the Clinical Practice Guideline for selection of appropriate interventions.  Which of the following is the MOST appropriate statement?  

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?