You are preparing to take goniometric measurements on Mrs. Paloma’s ankle, following removal of her lower leg cast.  You perform a patient interview.  When asked about skin conditions, Mrs. Paloma indicates that she fell asleep while sitting in her chair at the beach this weekend, and suffered a second degree sunburn to her anterior thigh region.  You visually confirm that the area is indeed red and blistered. What is the best course of action?

You suspect that Patel has a fibular fracture.  What tool would you use to help determine if Patel should be referred for x-rays?

Your track athlete (sprinter) is running the 200-meter race. While coming off the corner and onto the final stretch of the race, the athlete kicks it into another gear. During the acceleration phase (of running gait) of her right leg, she feels a pop. Where do you suspect for her to complain of pain in her right leg?

Regina is a student PTA taking a Practicum course. Her Clinical Instructor has asked her to identify all appropriate patients on today’s schedule so that Regina can practice her MMT skills. Which patient is appropriate for Regina to practice MMT on?  

While focusing on the RIGHT (red) Leg, please match the appropriate phase name with the corresponding number

You are working with a patient who has undergone a total hip replacement. You have observed her limping, and you think that she has a weakness of the prime hip abductor. When palpating, you should focus on which muscle the most?

What special test would you perform to assess the integrity of the Anterior TibioFibular Ligament?

When taking a goniometric measurement of wrist flexion, the reference points for the alignment of the proximal (stationary) arm are:

You observe a defensive back on the football team backpedal off the line of scrimmage. They plant their right foot and explode forward and immediately fall down. When you approach them, you hear them exclaim “”someone kicked me in the back of the leg!”” You immediately suspect what injury?

A therapist performs a lower extremity goniometric measurement. Which of the following measurements would not be conducted with the patient in supine?