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A physical therapist would like to implement an evidence-based intervention program with a patient that has a diagnosis of subacromial impingement syndrome.  Objective exam data demonstrates scapular depression and shoulder external rotation were the motions that were weakest.  Which of the following interventions are the best choice to include in this plan of care?  

A swan-neck deformity (shown below) is most often associated with which of the following conditions?  

A patient presents to physical therapy with complaints of posterior elbow pain.  The patient reports he was doing floor tile work over the past week and was resting on the involved elbow for prolonged periods while performing the work.  His symptoms include pain to palpation of the posterior elbow with noticeable superficial swelling at the posterior elbow.  Which of the following conditions is most likely present? 

A physical therapist is performing the cranial nerve assessment shown in the image below.  Which of the following cranial nerves is the therapist most likely assessing?    

A physical therapist is evaluating a 50-year-old male patient with a diagnosis of a partial right shoulder rotator cuff tear.  The patient reports the pain began about a month ago when he was working on some home improvement activities.  He reports he recently had a MRI that showed a small partial tear.  The patient demonstrates reduced PROM in both ER and IR, as well as difficulties in ADLs including getting dressed and tucking in his shirt.  The therapist also notes the patient reports a history of anxiety, he seems anxious about his recovery, and he demonstrates signs of kinesiophobia.  Which of the following is the best initial strategy to utilize in his plan of care?  

A physical therapist is performing an evaluation on a patient that was referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of right shoulder subacromial impingement.  Which of the following special test clusters is most appropriate to include in the objective examination based on current evidence-based practice?  

Explain why the Ivy League is different from all other conferences when it comes to football. Be as specific as possible. 

How did World War II provide a boost to college baskeball? 

Harry Edwards was most inspired to organize the proposed boycott of the 1968 Olympic Games by Muhammad Ali. 

A physical therapist is working with a patient that is 6 weeks s/p right shoulder rotator cuff repair.  Based on the patient presentation and post-operative protocol, the therapist feels it is appropriate to progress to Phase 2 of the protocol.  Which of the following interventions are most appropriate to include in the treatment?