Discuss three different exercises that can be used to strengthen the elbow extensors.  One must be with a piece of equipment and one must be done without equipment; the third is your choice.  Do not repeat equipment, technique, or patient position (prone, supine, sitting, standing).  Include a CLEAR description of the patient’s position, position/location of any equipment, direction of movement/resistance, etc. so that the strengthening exercise can easily be carried out by the reader.  DO NOT include manual resistance applied by YOU as one of your exercises.  DO NOT simply use the common name of an exercise without providing the additional description of how it is performed.  

Identify what typically causes the deformity.   Dupuytren’s contrature(1).jpg

Which of the following describe(s) Williams exercises? (circle any that apply)

Define and contrast the terms spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. 

A patient with a suspected scaphoid fracture is referred to PT.  Which clinical sign is MOST indicative of a scaphoid fracture?

The therapist pictured is applying a downward mobilizing force to the glenohumeral joint in an attempt to improve: Shoulder flexion.jpg

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding scoliosis?

During periods of immobilization following a grade II A-C sprain, which of the following can be utilized?

A PTA prepares to assess a patient’s triceps using a reflex hammer.  As discussed in lab, an appropriate positioning of the patient’s arm during the testing procedure is:

As discussed in class, which of the following describe(s) the most common positions, which once combined, may induce anterior glenohumeral subluxation or dislocation? (pick any that apply)