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During an examination, the physical therapist observes the patient’s posture noting wrist flexion, elbow extension, shoulder internal rotation and scapular winging of the right arm. Manual muscle testing revealed 2/5 strength in shoulder external rotators and abductors and elbow flexors and 4/5 strength in elbow extensors and wrist and finger flexors. If these findings are due to a neurological injury, where is the most likely location of the injury? 

A physical therapist is examining a patient with a chief complaint of intermittent pain/numbness and tingling along the lateral aspect of the lower leg into the dorsal aspect of the ankle. The physical therapist performs the straight leg raise (SLR) with a peripheral nerve emphasis test during the objective examination. Which of the following SLR positions would be most appropriate based on the location of the patient’s symptoms?  

A physical therapist evaluates a patient with a diagnosis of Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis. Which of the following shoulder motions could the physical therapist suspect be the patient’s most restricted motion to least restricted motion during the range of motion assessment?  

A patient presents with acute onset of vertigo, nausea, and imbalance that has been ongoing for 36-hours. They have spontaneous unilateral horizontal nystagmus in room light. There are no concerning central findings. There is no hearing loss / tinnitus. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?

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Which muscle would be affected by an injury to the patient’s tibial nerve?  

A 22-year-old female patient with a history of shoulder pain from overhead throwing demonstrates a glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD).  Which of the measurements would confirm GIRD?  

For an online exam, a working microphone is required. Check your microphone now. Is it working? RECOMMENDATION for Camo App users: In the audio settings of the Camo Studio on your computer, select audio from your phone for the exam. 

Write an email to the class using the email model I provide in the course syllabus. However, rather than actually emailing the class, you will post your message to this Discussion Board. To post, you will need to click Reply on the page below the Technical Support section. For the body of the email, you will introduce yourself by addressing the items listed below.  Write at least a few sentences for each item, and be sure to use your best spelling and Standard American English. Explain something you want the class to know about you.  Describe the kinds of writing and papers you did in high school English Explain why you are pursuing a higher education Attention: Don’t forget to close with your name. If you don’t, then no one will know what name to use when the reply to your email. Note: If you do not follow the email model in the syllabus and if you do not write at least a few sentences for each item, I will require that you revise and resubmit.

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