A physical therapist assistant observes a physical therapist perform mobilization on a patient rehabilitating from a radial head fracture. The large amplitude movement is directed perpendicular to the concave joint surface and is designed to increase periarticular extensibility. This type of mobilization best described:

A physical therapist assistant performs resisted isometrics as part of a lower quarter screening examination. After testing the ankle dorsiflexors, the therapist reports the findings as strong and painful. The most plausible interpretation of the test results is:

A physical therapist assistant examines a patient diagnosed with rotator cuff tendonitis. During the examination the therapist identifies weakness in several scapular stabilizers. Which muscle plays an active role in upward rotation of the scapula:

An eight-year old girl with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is evaluated in physical therapy. The girl wears a wrist splint when she is in school in order to assist her with writing activities. This splint would be best classified as a:

A physical therapist assistant prepares to measure glenohumeral abduction range of motion on a patient positioned in supine using a goniometer. Which of the following steps should be the first to occur?

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A physical therapist assistant positions a patient in supine with his legs extended over a treatment plinth in preparation for manual stretching of the iliopsoas. The most appropriate method to stabilize the pelvis when stretching the right iliopsoas is:

A physical therapist assistant treats a two-month old infant diagnosed with myelomeningocele. A component of the established treatment plan includes mobilization and stretching of contracted muscles around the foot due to talipes equinovarus deformity. Which description is most consistent with this type of foot deformity?

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A physical therapist assistant completes a manual muscle test on a patient who sustained a laceration to the anterior surface of the forearm. When performing the test on the flexor pollicis brevis, the therapist should direct the force: