CLO 8: A patient with a recent Grade II lateral ankle sprain presents for therapeutic exercise. The patient has increased pain, swelling, and visible ecchymosis after performing resisted eversion exercises at home. What is the MOST appropriate action by the PTA?

CLO 1: A 59 y/o male is referred to PT for strengthening exercises after repeated episodes of falling. The initial PT eval indicates the primary problem is slow reaction time and weak quadriceps muscles. What type of re-conditioning exercise would maximize improvement in reaction time?

Which clinical manifestation of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more commonly observed in school-aged girls than in school-aged boys?

A 26-year-old presents with a diagnosis of recurrent patellar dislocation.  Based on your knowledge of the anatomy of the knee, the patella probably dislocated in a/an __________ direction? 

Treatment of a Right thoracic left lumbar curve may include:

A PTA is reading a patient’s history which indicates that he suffered an inversion sprain when he stepped on someone else’s foot while dancing at Hillbilly’s on Saturday night.  He is to be treated conservatively as an outpatient.  What ligament do you suspect is injured?

A series of tests measuring physical strength, ROM, endurance, and tolerance to functional activities typically related to the workplace is defined as

CLO 4: Which of the following lists most effectively illustrates Metabolic Equivalent activities from light to moderate to high intensity?

CLO 4 Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate pre-natal exercise recommendation for a patient in her second trimester of pregnancy? 

Following a complex fracture of the tibia at midshaft, a patient’s tibia is immobilized with an external fixation device.  While the external fixator is in place, a rehab program for the affected limb should include: