A physical therapist performs the following hip mobilization below on a patient diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis. Based on the joint’s arthrokinematics, which motion is this patient most likely limited?

The symbolic frame views organizations as: 

A patient is referred to physical therapy seven weeks post-surgical Achilles tendon repair while wearing a controlled ankle motion (CAM) boot. The physical therapist observes that the patient is using a CAM boot with a heel lift and has been instructed to progress to weight-bearing as tolerated (WBAT). The therapist also notes limited talocrural dorsiflexion range of motion. Which of the following statements best explains the reason for this dorsiflexion limitation?

Jordan understands that in order to be selected for important coaching roles and gain visibility with the team’s upper management, he needs to maintain a good relationship with the athletic director. This fits best with which frame?

Considering the biological composition and blood supply, which statement below regarding a particular injury is likely to require a longer time for proper and optimal healing—a factor a physical therapist should be mindful of during the rehabilitation process?

To “reframe” in an organizational context means:

A patient is two-and-a-half weeks post-surgical repair of the patellar tendon. The physical therapist observes significant quadriceps muscle atrophy and stiffness with knee flexion. Which of the following statements best reflects the most appropriate treatment approach for this condition at this timeframe?

Case Study: A physical therapist is working with a patient who is one week post-surgical anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R). The patient is scheduled to meet with the surgeon in one week for their first follow-up appointment. The physical therapist understands that the most critical aspect to address before the patient’s appointment with the surgeon is what?

A patient with chronic hip pain arrives at physical therapy after undergoing a recent MRI. While reviewing the MRI with the patient, the physical therapist notes that the radiologist’s impression states: “CAM femoral-acetabular impingement.” Where can the physical therapist can conclude that the impingement is originating from the junction between the femoral head and the acetabulum?

When taking a client’s blood pressure after a parathyroidectomy, the nurse notes that the client’s hand has gone into flexion contractions. The nurse understands which of the following lab values explains these symptoms?