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A PTA is treating Micah Fuentas, a local running celebrity, for patellofemoral pain syndrome. The patient is currently in the nonoperative phase of rehabilitation. What are the basic principles of this phase? a. Reduce swelling and pain b. Start intensive exercising c. Enhance proper muscle recruitment d. Minimize or avoid stair climbing

You are treating a soccer player with a recent lateral ankle sprain who has entered the subacute stage of healing. During the rehabilitation process, you want to focus on improving ankle strength and stability at different phases of healing. Which of the following exercises would be most appropriate for each phase of recovery?

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Medial tibial stress syndrome, also known as shin splints, has neither a precise pathophysiological mechanism nor specific pathologic lesion. However, recent information has identified what to be the more probable source? 

A patient presents with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. In addition to pain with weight bearing (WB) activities and rest, as well as loss of motion, which symptom is the most recognized symptom that interferes with functional limitations?

Compartment syndrome is a result of sudden compression of nerves, blood vessels, and muscle inside a closed space within the body. There are four compartments in the lower leg. Match the muscle to its compartment.

A patient has presented for treatment of an ACL reconstruction. Which phase is it appropriate to begin closed chain exercises like a minisquat?

Plantar fasciitis responds well to conservative treatment. What ROM deficits might the patient have?

Steve McSwinney is treating a patient in the maximum protection phase of a postoperative ACL reconstruction surgery. What is the most important goal for the patient to achieve in the first two weeks for a noncomplicated recovery?

A PTA is instructing a client at the Amazon packaging warehouse in body mechanics for decreased risk of on the job injuries. Which of the following is not a proper lifting technique?