Solid understanding of the structure and function of the per…

Solid understanding of the structure and function of the peripheral nervous system is important for rehabilitation staff, in order to understand the conditions with which patients present.  Of the following, which are accurate regarding spinal nerves and/or plexuses?  Choose all that apply.

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?

A PTA is working with a 27 year-old male who had a total hip…

A PTA is working with a 27 year-old male who had a total hip arthroplasty (THA) one month ago.  The patient sustained an injury to the hip at age 25 which resulted in loss of blood supply to the head of the femur.  The condition that most likely led to the need for the THA was: