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You measure a patient’s total rotational motion of the bilateral shoulders and note that both sides have about 180 degrees of motion. However, the right shoulder had an AROM measurement of 0 to 35 degrees and the left shoulder had an AROM measurement of 0-75 degrees. Which of the following phenomenons is being demonstrated?

You are treating an overhead athlete for generalized shoulder pain. You want to ensure to address the kinetic chain to help with force development during throwing. Which of the following exercises would be important to add?

The image below demonstrates an individual landing from a jump. What is the reason her shoulders appear in line with her knees? land (2).jpg 

Where should the plumb line fall when observing posture from an anterior view, assuming the patient has normal posture?

During the stretch shortening cycle, which of the following is true?

You are analyzing a patient running on the treadmill and note the following mechanics pictured. Which of the following exercises would be the most appropriate to add to this patient’s plan of care? Knee-Flexion-Angle.jpg 

Which of the following are the motions that occur with a center of rotation are related to?

Which posture creates the most pressure between the lumbar intervertebral discs?

Before clearing an overhead throwing athlete to return to play, which of the following special tests should be negative?

Which position of the shoulder occurs at the end of arm acceleration and beginning of arm deceleration?