A patient reports soreness lasting 48 hours after aggressive stretching. What is the MOST appropriate modification?
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A patient post-rotator cuff repair demonstrates compensatory…
A patient post-rotator cuff repair demonstrates compensatory shoulder shrugging during abduction exercises. What should the PTA do first?
Describe in detail the convex/concave rule that is applied d…
Describe in detail the convex/concave rule that is applied during joint mobilization.
List 6 interventions that are considered Therapeutic Exercis…
List 6 interventions that are considered Therapeutic Exercise
A post-surgical patient with limited knee extension demonstr…
A post-surgical patient with limited knee extension demonstrates pain with Grade III mobilization. What should the PTA do?
To most effectively use the phenomenon of creep (or lasting…
To most effectively use the phenomenon of creep (or lasting change in tissue) in a stretching routine:
A patient with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder is frustr…
A patient with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder is frustrated about slow progress with ROM and function. What is the BEST response by the PTA?
Which of the following techniques combines the application o…
Which of the following techniques combines the application of sustained accessory joint movements by a therapist and active end-range physiological movements performed by the patient?
A normal accessory joint movement that occurs with roll is:
A normal accessory joint movement that occurs with roll is:
A PTA is progressing a stretching program for an athlete. Wh…
A PTA is progressing a stretching program for an athlete. Which factor BEST indicates readiness to advance?