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During a shoulder assessment, the PTA observes a visible indentation below the acromion when downward traction is applied to the patient’s arm in a seated position. This finding is documented as a positive sulcus sign. What does this most likely indicate?

Which of the following verbal cues would be the MOST effective to assist the patient to perform a pelvic floor contraction?

Which of the following exercises would be appropriate for strengthening the scapular muscles in CKC?

The most common mechanism of injury for the distal biceps tendon is:

A patient has a diagnosis of scapular dyskinesis.  The PTA is strengthening the scapular muscles as well as stretching tight muscles.  Which of the following scapular muscles is likely tight on this patient?

Thenar muscle wasting with the first digit moving dorsally until it’s in line with the second digit is known as:

Which of the following is a true statement regarding Kegal exercises?

A patient presents with rounded shoulders and forward head and a diagnosis of impingement.  Which of the following is the best treatment to begin with this patient?

A patient is completing 2 weeks of pool therapy.  The properties of water have had several benefits for the patient.  At the patient’s 2 week re-evaluation the PT notes that the circumferential measurement of the lower leg has decreased by 2.5 cm.  The property of water MOST likely causing this change is:

A patient is 8 weeks post–total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to begin at this stage of rehabilitation?