Following a complex fracture of the tibia at midshaft, a patient’s tibia is immobilized with an external fixation device.  While the external fixator is in place, a rehab program for the affected limb should include:

CLO 4 A PTA prepares to instruct a patient in pelvic floor muscle strengthening exercises. Which of the following explanations would be the MOST effective to assist the patient to perform a pelvic floor contraction? 

CLO 4 The plan of care for a patient in the third trimester of pregnancy includes strengthening exercises for the abdominal muscles. Which exercise represents the MOST conservative modification for abdominal exercise during pregnancy? 

Mrs. Castillo has been experiencing knee pain secondary to inflammation, which is limiting her knee flexion. Which of the following joint mobilization techniques would be most appropriate when mobilizing the tibia? 

Bob, a PTA, performs a special test in which the patient is supine. He passively flexes his patient’s neck and notes immediate hip and knee flexion. Bob is performing which test? 

CLO 4 Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate pre-natal exercise recommendation for a patient in her second trimester of pregnancy? 

CLO 8 Treatment of acute thrombophlebitis should include:

Your patient tests positive for the shoulder subluxation/dislocation test.  What exercises would be most appropriate for this patient?

Match the following Spanish medical terms with their definition.

You are treating a patient whose history indicates she has an extra cervical rib.  She complains of tingling and numbness throughout the upper extremity when carrying heavy objects at her side.  Which structure is most likely being affected?