The function of the posterior columns of the spinal cord is to provide:

A PTA elects to begin incorporating EBP into clinical practice as part of their life-long learning plan. After selecting a patient, what would their next step be?

A Trendelenburg gait is the result of a:

A patient has a broken leg just inferior to the knee. When the cast was removed, nerve conduction studies showed involvement of the common peroneal nerve. Which muscle groups would be most affected?

A PTA is treating a patient s/p cesarean section 4 weeks ago. The patient states she is anxious to return to her pre-pregnancy figure. The PTA should begin the patient’s treatment with:

In the stance phase of normal gait at heel strike on the stance leg:

In side-lying on the involved hemiplegic side, the involved scapula should be positioned in:

The rotator cuff muscles, as a group, will pull the humeral head:

A respiratory disease characterized by permanent enlargement and deterioration of the airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles is:

Before applying electrical stimulation to a patient for the first time, a PTA failed to explain as they turned up the intensity a mild electrical sensation would be felt. The patient was surprised and concerned by the sensation. Problems might have been avoided had the PTA: