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A patient enters the clinic with what appears to be a “pinched nerve” in the cervical area.  Which of the following special tests should be included in the patient assessment to assist in identifying the affected nerve’s dermatome distribution?

A therapist observes a patient’s static posture.  The therapist notes significant increase in hyperextension of the lumbar spine.  This structural deviation can be caused by ______?

In many shoulder pathologies including rotator cuff strains you should begin exercise in the plane of the scapula, or scaption position, to restore normal rhythm and retrain the rotator cuff musculature.  Define the starting point for exercise “in the plane of the scapula”?

You are completing an ergonomic assessment of a patient following a back injury. Elements that should be considered include:

Bob, a PTA, performs a special test in which the patient is supine. He passively flexes his patient’s neck and notes immediate hip and knee flexion. Bob is performing which test? 

Common exercises included in PT management of spinal stenosis include Williams flexion exercises.  Which additional muscle stretch would assist in decreasing lumbar lordosis?

CLO 4 Obstetric patients who would benefit from PT services include those who deliver vaginally as well as those who have a Cesarean delivery.

A therapist performs a special orthopedic test on a patient to determine muscular tightness.  The patient is positioned  in supine with their lower leg hanging over the edge of the table.  The patient can lower their thigh fully on the table, however the knee can not flex to 90 degrees.  A probable cause includes tightness of the ______________?

Your patient suffered a syndesmotic sprain while skiing over the weekend.  Which of the following special tests do you expect to be positive?

Your patient fell on his palm with his forearm pronated.  He now complains of pain to the ulnar side of the wrist, which may indicate: