A patient sustained a fracture of the acetabulum that was treated with open reduction and internal fixation. The injury occurred in a motor vehicle accident approximately seven weeks ago. Which objective measure would be the MOST influential variable when determining the patient’s weight bearing status?

A physical therapist assistant attempts to assess the integrity of the vestibulocochlear nerve by administering the Rinne test on a patient with a suspected upper motor neuron lesion. After striking the tine of the tuning fork to begin vibration, which bony prominence should the physical therapist assistant utilize to position the stem of the tuning fork?

A physical therapist assistant works with a patient status post stroke on a mat program. The physical therapist assistant assists the patient in lateral weight shifting activities while positioned in prone on elbows. Which therapeutic exercise technique would allow the patient to improve dynamic stability with this activity?

A physical therapist assistant obtains an x-ray of a 14-year-old female recently referred to physical therapy after experiencing an increase in back pain following activity. The patient previously participated in competitive gymnastics, however, states that her back was unable to tolerate the intensity of training. Based on the presented x-ray, the physical therapist assistant would expect the patient’s medical diagnosis to be:

A physician orders x-rays for a 36-year-old male with shoulder pain. Which medical condition could be confirmed using this type of diagnostic imaging?

A physical therapist assistant uses a 3.0 MHz ultrasound beam at 1.5 W/cm2 to treat a patient diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. The majority of ultrasound energy will be absorbed within a depth of:

A physical therapist assistant observes a patient during gait training. The patient has normal strength and equal leg length. As the patient passes midstance he slightly vaults and exhibits early toe off. The MOST likely cause of this deviation is:

A physical therapist assistant attempts to confirm the fit of a wheelchair for a patient recently admitted to a skilled nursing facility. After completing the assessment, the physical therapist assistant determines the wheelchair has excessive seat width. Which adverse effect results from excessive seat width?

A patient diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis exhibits a forward stooped posture. As part of the patient’s established plan of care the physical therapist assistant implements a number of active exercises that promote improved posture. Which proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation pattern would be the MOST appropriate to achieve the established objective?

A physical therapist assistant works with a patient diagnosed with patellofemoral syndrome. As part of the physical therapy session the physical therapist assistant measures the patient’s Q angle. Which three bony landmarks are used to measure the Q angle?