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Blood gas analysis in a healthy older adult is most likely to show a decrease in__________?

List any three(3) form of evidence that can support the “Theory of Evolution”:  __________________________ __________________________ __________________________

The four possible causes of Microevolution include ______________________, ________________________, ___________________ and ____________________.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of primary colored Theraband progression?

Your supervising therapist has asked you to work on aerobic conditioning with a 45 y.o. male patient.  What should his THR be, if established at 70% of his max based on the AAMHR formula? Please indicate your math steps. 

You are planning to implement a multi-angle isometric strengthening exercise of the biceps.  The patient’s available ROM is from 0 to 90 degrees.  Taking the principle of “overflow” into consideration, you know the most appropriate approach would be to have the patient perform isometric contractions at approximately the following angles:

Balance and coordination must be addressed as soon as possible during the rehabilitation process.  Which of the following exercises would be first in a progression used to increase balance?

Karla is planning to try out for the cheerleading squad at the end of the school year in May.  One of the requirements is that she be able to perform the splits, but she is not flexible enough.  The school trainer recommended she perform “lots” of hamstring and adductor stretches.  She asks her uncle Thomas, who is a physical therapist assistant, for information about how often she should be stretching.  Once Karla achieves the necessary amount of flexibility, she should continue stretching at least:

Your elderly patient suffers from advanced Osteoarthritis (fractures easily) and is to work on a LE strengthening exercise program. Which of the following exercises are NOT considered an appropriate selection. Select all that apply.

Mr. Rikard, a retired physician, underwent a total shoulder replacement 2 days ago.  Your supervising PT has completed the I.E. and asked you to provide outpatient treatment.  After a session of gentle stretching and isometric exercise, the patient threatens to report you for providing inadequate care, as you did not initiate the early aggressive stretching he feels he desperately needs.  He reports concern about the development of frozen shoulder (contracture) like his neighbor, which will prohibit him from playing tennis.  In an effort to alleviate his concern, you should explain: