Using our pyramid of progress, you find that your patient is able to advance their ROM, strength, and motor control, placing them at the second level?

Your patient is exercising a pt. with a brand new, cemented TKR, in the acute phase of TCH protocol. What are some typical goals and ex’s that the PT will supply?  

When considering the energy that provides the muscle action, which muscle fiber type is built for local muscle endurance,using oxygen for fuel and not sugars (glycogen) or creatine?

You are in need of a more objective tool with which to do MMT. All of the following would work well, EXCEPT?

The difference between subluxation and dislocation is_____? Contracture vs. contraction?

Your patient is using tylenol and heat, with advancing ROM, muscle strength, and motor control for his ortho. condition. This would indicate that most likely they are in the subacute phase of rehab.

You should be proud of your accomplishments this term! Learning during a pandemic and online is tougher than tough. You have lived a story that will be remembered and you can hold your head high and know that you did it! Congratulations for those of you who are graduating, you’ve done well. I would love to hear what you are up to as you leave Big Bend and try new things! Have a great summer, and take some time to relax and enjoy the little things now that your classes are finished.

The following is a typical scenario for adhesive capsulitis: all ranges are full and end feels are capsular/firm.

This muscle is long and slender, capable of great range of movement, but not built for power by its fiber arrangement.  

Assessing the normal amount of joint play is important in ortho. care-how does a grade I or II joint mob. benefit the pt.?