A patient presents to therapy complaining of increased saddle numbness and bowel incontinence compared to baseline report.  What is the BEST course of action for the PTA?

A patient is 8 days post-op trans-tibial amputation.  Which one of the following will BEST control edema in the residual limb?

Which one of the following is the MOST common pathology that may result in a lower extremity amputation?

Which one of the following two upper extremity muscle groups are the MOST important to strengthen to assist with body lifting during ambulation?

If a patient is standing and there are only small sways in the center of gravity over the BOS, what strategy would the clinician document the patient is using to maintain balance?

It is noted in the PT evaluation that the patient has Pusher Syndrome.  Which one of the following would NOT be an effective technique to include while working on sitting balance?

Developmentally, a child will gain control:

The PTA is assessing a patient’s posture.  The patient displays an increased lower lumbar lordosis, head forward, and increased thoracic kyphosis.  This posture would be described as:

As part of the plan of care, the PTA is having the patient perform abrupt stops and pivot turns.  What strategy is the PTA trying to encourage to maintain balance?

The PTA is assessing the status of the residual limb and notes that the wound is healed but the mobility of the tissue near the amputation seems tight.  What is the probable cause and treatment for this problem?