During normal scapulohumeral rhythm, for every 2 degrees of ______________motion there is 1 degree of ______________ motion.
A PTA is educating a patient diagnosed with rotator cuff ten…
A PTA is educating a patient diagnosed with rotator cuff tendonitis. Which of the following are common mechanisms for injury of the rotator cuff?
The posterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi and the teres major…
The posterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi and the teres major have which of the following shoulder motions in common?
A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with shoulder impingem…
A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with shoulder impingement and notes decreased scapular upward rotation. Which of the following motion(s) would the PTA MOST likely be able to observe this limitation of scapular motion?
A 65 year old female is referred to physical therapy with a…
A 65 year old female is referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of radial head fracture. The patient was immobilized for 10 weeks, and now is ready for PT. The patient will begin therapy in what phase of rehabilitation?
Which one of the following muscles flex the DIP joints?
Which one of the following muscles flex the DIP joints?
A PTA is treating a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome. Wh…
A PTA is treating a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome. Which one of the following muscles is MOST affected by this diagnosis?
A PTA is treating a patient who had a cast removed 2 days pr…
A PTA is treating a patient who had a cast removed 2 days prior. Passive range of motion measurements of the elbow were recorded as -20 degrees extension to 80 degrees of flexion. According to the plan of care, a low load long duration stretch will be performed to increase elbow extension. Which one of the following descriptions could be used to perform this stretch?
A 10 year old male patient presents to a therapy clinic with…
A 10 year old male patient presents to a therapy clinic with an antalgic gait pattern, knee and groin pain. What diagnosis does he MOST likely have?
The PTA observes that the inferior angle of the R scapula is…
The PTA observes that the inferior angle of the R scapula is very prominent. (S)he will record the position of the R scapula as: