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The patient is being treated for injury to the low back.  Recently, the patient began complaining of weakness in anterior thighs especially with stair climbing.  Which muscle weakness could cause this gait deviation and what nerve root could be compromised.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is typically triggered by:

What are two key PTA considerations for patients experiencing hearing loss?

With Cerebral Palsy, systemic issues can include cardiac pathology encompassing defects to the chambers of the heart.

A PTA is treating an 8-year-old child with bilateral tight hip flexors.  What position of play would be most appropriate for this patient?

A PTA is treating an 8-month-old baby and notes that the baby becomes fussy when handled, does not like cuddling, and does not like to wear clothes.  This baby could be considered:

A patient with pelvic floor dysfunction is instructed in exercises to increase pelvic floor awareness and strength.  To perform initial isometric exercises, which one of the following positions would be BEST to place the patient to start?

A PTA is treating a patient with a recent spinal cord injury who is also showing signs of depression. What is the BEST way for the PTA to support this patient during treatment?

Which of the following describe the CORRECT sequence for the development of grasp?