(CLO 11) It is within the role of the PTA to respond to acute changes in the physiologic state of a patient during a treatment. 

Pulsed Shortwave Diathermy (PSWD) increases microvascular perfusion:

The higher the sensitivity that the EMG biofeedback device is set at means:

A patient diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis is referred to physical therapy.  The PTA treats the patient using iontophoresis over the lateral epicondyle.  Which type of current would the PTA use to administer the treatment?

(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?

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

(CLO 3) The physiologic effects of cryotherapy include:

(CLO 3) The physiologic effects of increasing tissue temperature include:

Which of the following statements regarding Pascal’s Law is true?

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