(CLO 3) The physiologic effects of cryotherapy include:

To decrease the amount of weight bearing on the patient’s lower extremities, which of the following variables can be changed for the treatment session?

Match the vertebral level with its corresponding unique features:

Match the rib group with its corresponding characteristics..

EMG biofeedback is often a goal when muscle contractility is an issue.  Diagnoses that can benefit from EMG biofeedback include all of the following EXCEPT:

During Laser therapy, how is energy density measured?

Which of the following structures is part of the sternum?

(CLO 11) Which of the following physical therapy services may a physical therapy aide provide under the on-site supervision of a physical therapist?

(CLO 11) Switching a patient from manual stretching of the biceps to application of electrical stimulation to the antagonist muscle group to provide a stretch is within the role of the PTA even though e-stim is not in the POC since the PT trusts the PTA’s judgement. 

(CLO 3) According to the biophysical principles of lumbar traction, which of the following explains why a supine, flexed position increases the efficacy of traction for a patient with spinal stenosis?