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A PTA is treating a patient with low back pain.  The patient is getting ready to return to work and the PTA educates the patient on correct lifting techniques.  As the patient begins to lift an object from the floor, the PTA notices incorrect body mechanics.  Which one of the following finding would demonstrate POOR mechanics?

A PTA is treating a patient 5 days post transtibial amputation.  The MOST appropriate transfer to utilize from a wheelchair to a mat table is a:

A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with a C7 nerve root impingement.  Based on this diagnosis, what reflex could be diminished and where may the patient experience sensation changes?

Which of the following muscle tendons are common areas for surgical release to create lengthening?

A two year old who has T10 spina bifida receives physical therapyfor gait training.  Which of the following assistive devices should the physical therapy assistant use to teach a child how to maintain standing in the initial stages of gait training?

A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient in pelvic floor muscle strengthening exercises. Which one of the following explanations would be the MOST effective to assist the patient in understanding what to perform?

A patient with a diagnosis of a transtibial amputation is referred to physical therapy.  The patient has been fitted with a rigid post-op dressing.  Which one of the following is NOT a benefit of this dressing?

You are implementing a postsurgical strengthening program for your patient after a transtibial amputation.  All of the following muscle groups of the affected lower extremity are important however the MOST important for appropriate gait pattern with the prosthesis is:

During the Random Head Shake test, the pt. walks and nods the head back & forth, “as saying no”.  The clinician looks for excessive sway, loss of balance, and use of the stepping strategy during this test.  What system does this test primarily test?

A PTA is treating a patient with low back pain.  According to the PT’s POC core stabilization exercises are to be performed.  The PTA instructs the patient in contralateral arm and leg lifts in quadriped position while “drawing in”.  The patient performs the exercises without any difficulty.  Which of the following exercises would be the MOST appropriate to instruct the patient in next?