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During the physical therapist’s assessment of cranial nerves, the patient is unable to detect when you touch their cheek. Which cranial nerve would be impaired in this patient?  

A physical therapist performs the special tests pictured below that involve the patient actively pulling their elbow into flexion to help diagnose a SLAP tear in the left shoulder. Why are these tests useful in identifying a SLAP lesion? 

The patient presents with a limitation in knee flexion of 65 degrees while both in the prone and in the short-seated positions.  Both are only painful at the end range of flexion.  Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate intervention to increase knee flexion ROM?

Which of the following correctly depicts the maximal amount of hip range of motion during normal gait? 

What is the rate at which axons can regrow following a neurological injury? 

The patient has toe drag during initial swing and excessive hip and knee flexion during mid swing.  Which of the following is the most likely cause of these deviations?  

Which of the following occurs in terminal stance during normal gait?  

A new coffee shop is promoting its grand opening. Their marketing efforts include: Running Facebook ads targeting local coffee lovers. Posting a menu and event details on their official website and Instagram page. Local food bloggers share photos of their drinks after visiting the shop.

Which of the following conditions/diseases would require contact precautions in the healthcare setting? 

What direction will the medial meniscus migrate during open kinetic chain external tibial rotation?