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A physical thearpist evaluates a 21 year old female who presents with localized low back pain. Examination reveals a straight leg raise of 96 degrees, an “instability catch” during lumbar flexion range of motion, and a positive prone instability test. Which of the following treatments is most appropriate?

A patient who has a grade II lumbar spondylolisthesis experiences symptoms of neurogenic claudication. Which of the following activities would MOST likely exacerbate the patient’s symptoms?

A 65 year old male with a medical history of hypertension, atherosclerosis, and is a current smoker presents to a physical therapy evaluation with reports of low back pain. The patient had no change in pain with active lumbar range of motion. A pulsating mass was noted when palpating the abdomen. What physical therapist action is most appropriate?

A physical therapist performs an evaluation on a patient with low back pain with radiating pain. The physical therapist notes a diminished myotome of L5 bilaterally. What functional movement would most likely be impaired?

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A patient with a prior history of cancer presents to physical therapy with reports of low back pain. Which of the following criteria would result in a referral to the primary care provider?

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When obtaining the BPD, what anatomical structures are important to include to make sure the correct plane in the fetal brain is being measured?