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A physical therapist assistant observes a patient dragging his toe during the swing phase of gait. All of the following are possible causes except:

A physical therapist assistant performs a range of motion screening on a 14-year-old female. The therapist instructs the patient to stand on her tiptoes. The therapist uses this command to examine:

A physical therapist assistant records the vital signs of a 45-year-old male prior to beginning treatment. The therapist palpates the patient’s radial pulse for 15 seconds but has difficulty computing the actual pulse rate since the rhythm is irregular. The most appropriate method to identify the actual pulse rate is to:

The stance phase of gait is completed with toe off. Which muscle does not play an active role in toe off?

A physical therapist assistant completes a gross muscle screening on a 35-year-old male diagnosed with a quadriceps strain. The therapist should follow all of the guidelines except:

A physical therapist assistant works with a patient diagnosed with temporomandibular joint dysfunction. A note from the referring physician indicates that the patient’s clinical presentation is consistent with an anterior disk dislocation that does not reduce during joint translation. The most characteristic finding with this type of condition is:

A physical therapist assistant employed in a rehabilitation hospital works with a patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease on preambulation activities. As part of the program the therapist focuses on improving the patient’s lower trunk rotation. The most appropriate patient position to accomplish this goal is:

A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient with disuse atrophy in an exercise program. Which type of strengthening exercise would be the most appropriate for the patient?

A physical therapist assistant attempts to assess the Babinski reflex. To effectively elicit this reflex, the therapist should:

A physical therapist assistant classifies end-feel at a selected joint as firm after completing a passive range of motion test. A firm end-feel is most indicative of: