A PTA performs goniometric measurements on a patient rehabilitating from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. When measuring lateral flexion of the cervical spine, which of the following landmarks would be the MOST appropriate for the axis of the goniometer?
A patient rehabilitating from an upper extremity injury uses…
A patient rehabilitating from an upper extremity injury uses a latissimus pull-down machine. The PTA specifically instructs the patient to pull the bar down BEHIND her head. This action emphasizes strengthening of the: lat pull down.jpg
A 26 year old patient had been diagnosed with rotator cuff t…
A 26 year old patient had been diagnosed with rotator cuff tendonitis. Which of the following special tests would most likely result in a positive response
Which of the following is contraindicated following an exten…
Which of the following is contraindicated following an extensor tendon rupture or avulsion fracture?
Match the picture with the appropriate name: Colles fractur…
Match the picture with the appropriate name: Colles fracture.jpg
Explain why the treatment of choice for spondylolysis and sp…
Explain why the treatment of choice for spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis would include flexion exercises.
A patient has a sudden onset of pain over the lateral epicon…
A patient has a sudden onset of pain over the lateral epicondyle. This condition may be called?
Match the picture with the appropriate name: Mallet finger….
Match the picture with the appropriate name: Mallet finger.jpg
A PTA palpates the bony structures of the wrist and hand. W…
A PTA palpates the bony structures of the wrist and hand. Which of the following structures would NOT be identified in the distal row of carpals?
A therapist is attempting to obtain information on the abili…
A therapist is attempting to obtain information on the ability of non-contractile tissue to allow motion at the elbow. What tension test would provide the most valuable information?