You are working with a patient who sustained an injury to th…

You are working with a patient who sustained an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament, reducing knee joint stability.  The PT’s treatment plan includes exercises to improve dynamic stability.  Which muscles of the lower extremities provide dynamic stability in the sagittal plane?

You are a PTA working with a PT who believes strongly in str…

You are a PTA working with a PT who believes strongly in strengthening the neck after whiplash injury.  Your mutual patient is a 36 year-old female involved in a MVA with resulting whiplash 7 weeks ago. The PT believes the patient is ready for strengthening.   Initial strengthening of the cervical spine should be accomplished by introducing which of the following interventions first?