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A physical therapist assistant uses iontophoresis over the anterior knee of a patient with patellar tendonitis.  Assuming that the established goal is to reduce the patient’s present pain level, the MOST appropriate solution to utilize is:

This is a quick and easy pain assessment that uses a rating from 0-10.

This scale allows the patient to mark a position with an “X” on a vertical or horizontal scale that represents no pain on one end and severe pain on the opposite end.

(CLO 4) The most appropriate physical agent to use to treat a patient with a diagnosis of Piriformis Syndrome for pain would be:

Laser and light increase vasodilation, which could accelerate tissue healing by:

(CLO 4) A patient has mild edema due to peripheral vascular disease (PVD) with an arterial ulcer forming on the medial malleolus. Is the patient a good candidate for the functions of compression? Select the BEST response.

(CLO 4) All of the following are indications for the use of ultrasound EXCEPT:

(CLO 4) Paraffin baths are contraindicated for which of the following?

When setting biofeedback parameters, the peak amplitude is:

(CLO 10) The POC on a patient s/p TKR calls for continuous passive motion (CPM). During application, you notice increased swelling, warmth, redness, and the patient complains of tenderness in the calf. What should you do next?