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The theory describes how muscle contraction occurs as actin and myosin filaments slide past each other, shortening the sarcomere.

During a therapy session, a patient becomes short of breath. The PTA’s FIRST response should be to:

When implementing a therapeutic exercise program for an elderly patient, the PTA should prioritize:

A patient using a walker demonstrates forward trunk flexion and difficulty lifting the device. What is the BEST initial modification?

For a patient learning to ascend stairs with crutches after a lower extremity injury, the correct instruction is:

When a patient expresses anxiety about their ability to perform a new mobility skill, the PTA should:

When a patient exhibits signs of psychological distress during a therapy session, the PTA should:

In assessing a patient’s ability to perform ADLs post-stroke, the PTA should focus on:

When documenting a patient’s progress in rehabilitation, the PTA should include:

The correct technique for a PTA assisting with passive range of motion exercises for a stiff shoulder includes: