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A patient is 6 weeks post–total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). During a follow-up visit, the patient reports increasing pain and decreased shoulder motion compared to previous sessions. Which of the following complications should the physical therapist assistant suspect and report to the supervising physical therapist?

What is the MOST appropriate initial intervention to address the patient’s complaint of pain?

Which of the following accurately defines a subluxation?

The ulnar tuberosity provides an attachment site for the:

A patient presents to physical therapy with a diagnosis of medial epicondylitis.  Which group of muscles is most likely involved?

When measuring the length of the biceps brachii the PTA must put the muscle in passive insufficiency.  The PTA would be correct in placing the UE in: 

A rotator cuff repair patient is to be sent home doing AAROM to begin ROM exercises for their shoulder.  Which of the following would best accomplish this goal?

A patient is short-sitting.  The PTA palpates the inferior angle of the scapula and asks the patient to raise their arm to about 130 degree of flexion.  The patient is then asked to relax and repeat the same motion.  The PTA asks them to hold while resistance is placed at the distal humerus.  The ___ is being assessed for strength.

This ligament limits clavicular elevation:

A PTA positions a patient in supine in preparation for goniometric measurements.  When measuring internal rotation of the shoulder, the PTA should position the fulcrum: