A patient working on lumbar range of motion exercises pulls both knees to his chest while supine.  The effect of this activity is:

Review the following list of reflexes and the levels they test.  Which of the following are NOT accurate?  Choose all that apply.

A PTA is working with a patient who has been diagnosed with a lower motor neuron disorder affecting all four extremities.  Which of the following is NOT consistent with the signs/symptoms expected for this condition?  Consider your answer relative to the stretch reflex.

A physical therapist assistant is working with a patient with Parkinson’s disease, and observes that several components of gait appear abnormal.  Of the following characteristics, which of the following is MOST likely to be increased in a patient with Parkinson’s disease?

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding sub-acute rehabilitation?

A patient with a history of chronic hip pain has had significant benefit from physical therapy and is ready to begin a strengthening program for the rectus femoris.  Manual muscle testing reveals 4/5 strength.  An exercise program is developed.  In what position would the rectus femoris become actively insufficient?

A PTA is teaching a patient core strengthening exercises to help with improving posture during ADLs.  He explains to the patient that concentric abdominal muscle contraction increases intra-abdominal pressure and helps to ____________________ tilt the pelvis.

A physical therapist assistant reviews the chart for a patient diagnosed with a frozen shoulder.  The PTA expects the patient to have limitations in motion consistent with this condition.  Which of the following represents the expected motions, in order of restriction?

A patient with unilateral degenerative joint disease of the hip joint is observed to have a compensated gluteus medius gait.  Which of the following scenarios most accurately depicts what this gait looks like?

A PTA is working with a patient who has been on bedrest for several months due to cardiovascular surgery but is now progressing with gait training.  As a result of bedrest, there is general muscle weakness throughout the body.  During gait training, this muscle weakness may cause which of the following gait deficits?