A patient is referred to PT with diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  Which of these findings is most typical with this condition?

A PTA is performing a gait analysis on a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.  Based on the Rancho Los Amigos terminology, which of these terms is consistent with heel strike phase of the gait pattern?

A Colles’ fracture involves a fracture to which bone?

The PTA is measuring cervical spine rotation for a patient who sustained a whiplash injury 3 days ago. Where should the fulcrum of the goniometer be placed for this measurement? 

A Colles’ fracture involves a fracture to which bone?

A PTA is performing strengthening exercises for the muscle that causes inversion of the subtalar joint.  Which muscle is the target? 

A PTA is performing PROM exercises for hip flexion and extension and notes a limitation in hip extension range of motion.  Which structure is the most likely to limit hip joint extension range of motion?

A PTA is performing PROM exercises for hip flexion and extension and notes a limitation in hip extension range of motion.  Which structure is the most likely to limit hip joint extension range of motion?

A patient who is being treated in physical therapy for COPD begins to complain of pain.  What is the first action that the PTA should take? 

Which level of amputation will likely have the most difficulty with ascending and descending stairs?