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Which of the following explanations best describes how to perform scar massage?

If an individual is referred for an OT evaluation and presents with edema in the hand, what would be an appropriate assessment to utilize?

In order to recondition someone with cardiac conditions, the client must maintain their target heart rate for how long?

When completing volumetry assessments, it is best practice to use cold water

A patient is trying to improve upper body strength by performing bilateral sander pushes with both hands up an incline board set at a 30º angle. This patient can easily accomplish 25 repetitions. What would be the most appropriate method for grading the activity?

You choose to conduct a quick upper extremity ROM and MMT assessment for someone who just had hip surgery and needs to follow the surgeon’s weight bearing precautions. Which of the following is the likely rationale for doing the quick ROM and MMT for this patient?

An OT would use active assistive range of motion (AAROM) for the following:

Which of the following deficits are addressed in the Biomechanical Frame of Reference for Adults?:

An OT is designing a program to facilitate increased strength with their patient. The patient has a muscle grade of 2 in their right upper extremity (UE). Which of the following exercises/activities would be MOST successful considering the patient’s strength?

Which composer is responsible for one of ragtime’s greatest hits, “Maple Leaf Rag”?