A physical therapist assistant is treating a patient with low back pain.  According to the PT’s POC, core stabilization exercises are to be performed.  The PTA instructs the patient in “drawing in.”  What muscle is being emphasized with the drawing in maneuver?

Supportive social networks can positively affect health by increasing access to (select all that apply):

A patient has a complete C7 tetraplegia presents with a problem list that includes inability to complete an independent bed to wheelchair, decreased passive lower extremity range of motion, tissue breakdown over the ischial tuberosities, and decreased upper extremity strength. What is the activity on this problem list that needs to be addressed FIRST?

Solving  + = multiply both sides by _____ then subtract _____ both sides and eventually divide by ____ .

A patient had a left CVA and has Broca’s aphasia.  What is the BEST method to obtain a pain rating during the subjective interview?

During a developmental screen, a 7-month-old is noted to perform the following: assumes all fours, creeps, and utilizes a radial palmar grasp. This would be considered:

ScLi12- Identify the elements in the methods that allow researchers answer their research question- Advanced a)  What is the unit of analysis of the study? b) What is the unit of observation of the study?  c) What are the study groups/treatments? d) Mention one control variable in the study   To master SciLi12 provide the rationale behind your answer

A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with osteoporosis.  Posture analysis indicates increased lordosis in the lumbarspine.  Which of the following exercises would be MOST appropriate to improve this patient’s posture?

A PTA is performing pre-gait activities on a patient diagnosed with a L CVA. The PTA has the patient in the tall kneeling position and is performing side to side weight shifts. What position would the PTA select next to progress this patient?

Which of the following is NOT true of the international normalized ratio (INR)?