A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient in a lowe…

A physical therapist assistant instructs a patient in a lower extremity stretching exercise depicted in the image. After observing the patient complete the stretch, the physical therapist assistant places a bolster under the patient’s right distal femur and asks them to repeat the stretching procedure. This modification is designed to enhance the stretch on the:

A patient with acute back pain is given a transcutaneous ele…

A patient with acute back pain is given a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit to use at home. The physical therapist assistant provides detailed instructions on the care and use of the unit. Which of the following activities is NOT the responsibility of the patient?