Blog

Which of the following best describes the position of the body during Heel Off?

Jose is a 55 year old man who tore all of the ligaments in his right ankle playing basketball four weeks ago.  He has edema in the right foot and ankle to just proximal to the malleoli.  He is now weight bearing as tolerated.  He is currently walking with one single-point cane and a modified four point gait pattern.  He is learning how to go up and down the stairs one step at a time. When Jose ascends a step, which of the following muscle actions is taking place at the left knee joint during the left leg’s closed chain portion of ascending the stairs?

The signs and symptoms of the inflammatory phase of wound healing looks similar to that of an infection.  Which of the following signs or symptom would lead you to be concerned about a possible infection?

What is the normal value for wrist radial deviation? [BLANK-1]

Jose is a 55 year old man who tore all of the ligaments in his right ankle playing basketball four weeks ago.  He has edema in the right foot and ankle to just proximal to the malleoli.  He is now weight bearing as tolerated.  He is currently walking with one single-point cane and a modified four point gait pattern.  He is learning how to go up and down the stairs one step at a time. You are teaching Jose to ascend steps with his cane and one handrail.  Which of the following scenarios best describes the safest and most appropriate way to accomplish this?

What is the normal value for forearm pronation? [BLANK-1]

What is the normal value for shoulder extension? [BLANK-1]

You are fitting your patient for axillary crutches.  Which of the following indicates that you have adjusted the crutch INCORRECTLY?

To transition from Heel Strike to Foot Flat, the entire plantar surface of the foot comes into contact with the ground.  Which of the following best describes the muscle action that accomplishes this?

What is the normal value for cervical flexion? [BLANK-1]