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Which of the following describe(s) Williams exercises? (circle any that apply)

Describe the MOI that typically causes this deformity:   Boutonniere deformity(1).jpg

Which of the following statements are true regarding Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome? (pick any that apply)

A PTA prepares to assess a patient’s triceps using a reflex hammer.  As discussed in lab, an appropriate positioning of the patient’s arm during the testing procedure is:

Your patient presents with positive signs of medial valgus stress overload.  The POC includes strengthening exercises.  Upon review of the initial PT evaluation, you note the following muscle grades:          Wrist flexors 4+/5         Wrist extensors 4+/5         Forearm pronators 4-/5         Forearm supinators 4-/5 A. Which muscle group (1) is most appropriate to strengthen? B. Explain why?

Identify what typically causes the deformity.   Dupuytren’s contrature(1).jpg

Indicate which PT Dept. personnel are appropriate for: Determining exercise tolerance via measuring & monitoring a patient’s Vital Signs during UBE exercise: (responses may include more than one answer)

Describe the MOI that typically causes this deformity:   Mallet finger(1).jpg

If a patient has a positive C-Spine Distraction Test, the MOST appropriate intervention might be:

Match the special UE test with the purpose/structure being tested (not all answers will be used).