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Medial tibial stress syndrome, also known as shin splints, has neither a precise pathophysiological mechanism nor specific pathologic lesion. However, recent information has identified what to be the more probable source? 

A patient presents with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. In addition to pain with weight bearing (WB) activities and rest, as well as loss of motion, which symptom is the most recognized symptom that interferes with functional limitations?

Compartment syndrome is a result of sudden compression of nerves, blood vessels, and muscle inside a closed space within the body. There are four compartments in the lower leg. Match the muscle to its compartment.

A patient has presented for treatment of an ACL reconstruction. Which phase is it appropriate to begin closed chain exercises like a minisquat?

Plantar fasciitis responds well to conservative treatment. What ROM deficits might the patient have?

Steve McSwinney is treating a patient in the maximum protection phase of a postoperative ACL reconstruction surgery. What is the most important goal for the patient to achieve in the first two weeks for a noncomplicated recovery?

A PTA is instructing a client at the Amazon packaging warehouse in body mechanics for decreased risk of on the job injuries. Which of the following is not a proper lifting technique?

Radiographic examination of a bone fracture that is healing requires evidence of ________, which means that rigid immobilization is no longer required.

What is the most common type of meniscal injury for the patient older than 40 years old?

You are working with a patient who underwent a ligamentous repair to the R knee. Physician calls for NWB on the repaired LE for 6 weeks. The patient has insufficient UE strength to utilize axillary crutches in order to effectively maintain NWB on the affected LE. What is the best PTA course of action in this case?