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 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 tendonitis.  Which of the following special tests would most likely result in a positive response

Which of the following is contraindicated following an extensor tendon rupture or avulsion fracture?

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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 epicondyle. This condition may be called? 

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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 ability of non-contractile tissue to allow motion at the elbow.  What tension test would provide the most valuable information?