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A PTA reviews a chart that lists “mononeuropathy with reversible conduction block.” Clinically, the patient has mild weakness and numbness in the median nerve distribution after wrist edema. What is the expected recovery pattern?

A PTA is treating a 12-year-old recovering from a knee injury using surface EMG biofeedback to improve quadriceps activation. The patient’s mother asks, “So this machine sends electricity into her leg to make the muscle work, right?” Which response from the PTA is most accurate?

A student is using biofeedback before finals week. After about 15 minutes, the student notes decreased activity at rest. Why might the student be using biofeedback and what does this response indicate? (P.S. Counseling services has a biofeedback device you are welcome to use!)

Which of the following accurately describes the major purpose(s) of using electrical biofeedback in physical therapy?

Which of the following best describes the all-or-none principle in relation to muscle contraction?

After mastering muscle actions, NMES, and biofeedback in PTA 213, what is the most appropriate celebratory response from a student at the end of Exam #4?

A PTA is using biofeedback to inhibit traps for a patient who is anxious about their final exams. Which of the following describes the proper set up for the electrodes?

Functional NMES (FES) is commonly used to assist with:

Which hormone primarily stimulates the development of the uterine lining during the follicular phase?

The medical record indicates that the median nerve has been compromised and the patient reports numbness and tingling. Which group of muscles are most likely involved?