CLO 8 A 76 y/o male is 3 weeks status post left total hip re…

CLO 8 A 76 y/o male is 3 weeks status post left total hip replacement. You are currently seeing this patient for hip rehabilitation when he develops an acute case of sciatica and piriformis syndrome on the left. The PT has asked you to add piriformis stretches to his current THR program. What is the most appropriate course of action?

A 76 y/o female was admitted to the hospital secondary to re…

A 76 y/o female was admitted to the hospital secondary to respiratory pneumonia.  She has been on bed rest for 5 days and is now to begin gait training with use of S.W. during physical therapy.  What special orthopedic test should be performed prior to gait training or lower extremity exercise?