Near the end of an exercise session, a PTA observes a patient exhibiting symptoms of acute muscle fatigue.  Which of these will not be observed?

A 21-year-old college quarterback athlete is performing plyometric training to increase upper extremity power.  The physical therapist’s plan of care includes throwing 50 passes at a stationary target, then 50 passes at a moving target.  This is called: 

A PTA has been instructed to strengthen a patient’s hamstrings, which of the following exercises will accomplish that goal?

Which direction does the patella need to be mobilized to increase extension?

Which of the following exercise requires the least amount of core strength?

Which direction does the patella need to be mobilized to increase extension?

A PTA has been doing a stretching program with a youth following a removal of a cast. During the last two visits the PTA noted that the child’s ROM was getting worse and is becoming more painful. What should the PTA do?

Which of the following exercise requires the least amount of core strength?

A PTA has been instructed to strengthen a patient’s hamstrings, which of the following exercises will accomplish that goal?

A PTA is treating a patient with unilateral LE weakness. As the patient performs hip flexion in supine, the PTA assists the patient in completing the full ROM. This would be described as: