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When applying NMES for muscle strengthening, the first ratio a PTA would apply a stimulation/relaxation cycle is:

A PTA is administering iontophoresis using dexamethazone (negative ion) and knows that the medication should be place under the:

Which of the following is the BEST conductor of electricity?

During treatment, a patient receiving traction for L4-L5 indicates a new sensation of tingling on the right.  This appears to be consistent with the level of spinal traction the PTA is applying.  To assess sensation, the PTA should compare the same area of sensation of the uninvolved leg.  The correct area to assess sensation would be:

Ulnar nerve damage at the level of the elbow results in:

A PTA is referred a patient with a diagnosis of anterior compartment syndrome.  The patient presents with an inability to dorsiflex the foot and has decreased sensation between the first and second toes.  The nerve most likely involved is the:

You are using NMES to treat muscle spasms of the L upper trap. Provide your: pad placement, treatment protocol ( frequency, duration, ampiltuide, on:off time, treatment time) and goal of the treatment as verbalized to your patient. 

A PTA is performing electrical stimulation for a lower extremity injury.  Which of the following would be least effective to minimize patient discomfort?

Identify the current that will leave a net charge in the tissues?

Which of the following is a contraindication for ultrasound but is NOT a contraindication for estim?