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? 

Match the picture with the appropriate name: Mallet finger.jpg

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?

The patient sustained a stabbing injury to the axillary region, injuring the brachial plexus.  The patient presents with winging of the scapula.  Which nerve was involved?

Which of the following is least likely to present an ergonomic risk factor for functional capacity evaluations (FCE) in regards to reducing the risk of back injury?

Dupuytren’s contracture is a type of adhesion of the palmar fascia.  On a manual muscle test, due to the restrictions what muscle may appear weak?

Discuss three different exercises that can be used to strengthen the elbow extensors.  One must be with a piece of equipment and one must be done without equipment; the third is your choice.  Do not repeat equipment, technique, or patient position (prone, supine, sitting, standing).  Include a CLEAR description of the patient’s position, position/location of any equipment, direction of movement/resistance, etc. so that the strengthening exercise can easily be carried out by the reader.  DO NOT include manual resistance applied by YOU as one of your exercises.  DO NOT simply use the common name of an exercise without providing the additional description of how it is performed.  

Which of the following describe(s) Williams exercises? (circle any that apply)