What is the desired amount of passive hamstring length (measured with SLR) needed to maintain long sitting and dress the lower extremities with a patient diagnosed with an SCI?
When acanthocytes are found on the blood smear, it is usuall…
When acanthocytes are found on the blood smear, it is usually the result of
A PTA is treating a patient with low back pain. The patient…
A PTA is treating a patient with low back pain. The patient is getting ready to return to work, and the PTA is instructed to educate the pt. on correct lifting techniques. As the patient begins to lift an object from the floor, the PTA notices incorrect body mechanics. Which one of the following would indicate poor mechanics?
Which one of the following describe the purpose of utilizing…
Which one of the following describe the purpose of utilizing a reverse walker?
A 9-month-old child with cerebral palsy demonstrates an abno…
A 9-month-old child with cerebral palsy demonstrates an abnormal persistence of the rooting reflex. Failure to integrate this reflex would most likely interfere with:
Antigen dependent lymphopoiesis occurs in secondary lymphoid…
Antigen dependent lymphopoiesis occurs in secondary lymphoid tissue located in the
A patient taking medication to control fluid retention repor…
A patient taking medication to control fluid retention reports fatigue and muscle spasms. What two systems are most likely contributing to these symptoms?
Which one of the following would be a realistic long term go…
Which one of the following would be a realistic long term goal for a patient with an L3 spinal cord injury?
A physical therapist assistant is treating a patient with lo…
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?
A PTA is performing weight shifting activities with a child…
A PTA is performing weight shifting activities with a child in short sitting. As the therapist weight shifts the child medial to lateral out of their base of support, all of the following EXCEPT __________ are being promoted.