A 45-year-old patient presents to outpatient PT with complaints of chronic lumbar stiffness and intermittent radicular symptoms in the right lower extremity. The evaluating PT determines that the patient has spinal joint hypomobility, limited lumbar ROM, and muscle guarding. Imaging confirms a mild disc bulge at L4-L5, and the PT has ordered mechanical lumbar traction. Based on this case, which of the following best explains the intended effects of traction for this patient?

ScLi16- Identify the purpose of discussions in scientific articles- Advanced Provide one statement (4 total) from the paper that fulfills each of the 4 functions of discussions and label the statement with the function they fulfill.

The “Leaf” in ferns is scientifically called what?

To stretch soft tissues and improve extensibility, traction must be applied:

If an MRI report states that a disc has herniated or is protruding, this means:

Given a population growth parameter of λ = 1.0 how would you characterize the growth of the population

Choose the correct letter in the box next to the part of the image that shows hydrophobic interactions within the protein’s tertiary structure.

ScLi16- Identify the purpose of discussions in scientific articles- Advanced Provide one statement (4 total) from the paper that fulfills each of the 4 functions of discussions and label the statement with the function they fulfill.

Prior to treating a patient with cervical traction the patient informs the PTA that they have been using steroids. What is the best course of action?

A nurse is instructing a nursing student regarding the prevention of pressure ulcers. The nurse would recognize further instruction is warranted when the nursing student states, “I will: