(CLO 4) Which of the following in NOT a contraindication for mechanical traction?

Which is the appropriate ranking for efficacy in reducing edema from highest to lowest efficacy?

Which of the following muscles is an agonist of the supraspinatus ?

During the initial application of mechanical lumbar traction, the patient reveals that there is no change in symptoms during a 5 minute check. What is next best course of action to take?

Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to place a patient at risk for burns when receiving shortwave diathermy treatments?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Laser light?

This scale allows the patient to mark a position with an “X” on a vertical or horizontal scale that represents no pain on one end and severe pain on the opposite end.

(CLO 10) The POC on a patient s/p TKR calls for continuous passive motion (CPM). During application, you notice increased swelling, warmth, redness, and the patient complains of tenderness in the calf. What should you do next?

According to recommended parameters in the lumbar spine, _________ percent of the body weight is necessary to separate the facet joint.

Immersion in water will: