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The Multiple-Repetition Maximum Test assesses the number of repetitions the patient is able to perform with a selected weight until the point of muscle failure.

Weakness in ankle dorsiflexion shows involvement of which level?

When performing the the Timed Up and Go Test, when should the timer be started?

A narrowing of the foramen at the L1 spinal level could result in decreased strength with what motion?

A soccer player (midfielder) goes to kick the ball at the same time as the opponent (50/50 ball). The collision is fierce. The athlete seeks you out at halftime and you evaluate her right foot. She presents with moderate point tenderness along the 2, 3, and 4 metatarsals and pain with foot and ankle ROM. She has no weakness and negative fracture tests. What do you consider to be her injury?

You observe a defensive back on the football team backpedal off the line of scrimmage. They plant their right foot and explode forward and immediately fall down. When you approach them, you hear them exclaim “”someone kicked me in the back of the leg!”” You immediately suspect what injury?

You suspect that Patel has a fibular fracture.  What tool would you use to help determine if Patel should be referred for x-rays?

An athlete has their foot forced into eversion while their foot is planted, hears a pop, and complains of pain in their midfoot. What is your initial suspicion for the type of injury that was sustained?

The two major components of mise-en-scene are design and composition.

According to the AAOS, the normal ROM for ulnar deviation is ______ degrees.