Schwann cells are (the) ________.

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 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-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 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?

Match the letters with the structures using the following diagram of a neuron and a synapse.    

An older patient complains of pain in the right hip region.  The therapist suspects hip osteoarthritis based on the patient’s subjective symptoms.  What clinical test is the BEST choice to confirm this diagnosis?  

A physical therapist is working in home health care.  The therapist is evaluating a patient for home-based PT following discharge from the hospital where the patient was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis.  Which of the following is the MOST appropriate intervention plan?   

A physical therapist is working with a patient that has a diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy.  The therapist decides to utilize the available Clinical Practice Guideline for patient management.  Which of the following is the BEST example of the strategy to use and/or progress eccentric exercises in the management of this condition?

Which the following assessments are utilized in the Waddell’s Sign in testing for pain of non-organic origin?