The patient sustained a stabbing injury to the axillary region, injuring the brachial plexus.  The patient presents with winging of the scapula.  Which nerve was involved?

Which of the following is least likely to present an ergonomic risk factor for functional capacity evaluations (FCE) in regards to reducing the risk of back injury?

Dupuytren’s contracture is a type of adhesion of the palmar fascia.  On a manual muscle test, due to the restrictions what muscle may appear weak?

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.  

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

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

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

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