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Which of the following is TRUE regarding closed-chain exercise?

Mr. J. underwent a repair of a torn biceps brachii 2 days ago. During passive ROM exercises, which combination of motions should you avoid at end range to protect (not disrupt) the healing tissue?

Your patient is holding an elastic tube between both hands in front of the body, palms up.  Both elbows are flexed at 90 degrees, with both upper arms held gently against the sides of the patient’s torso.  You instruct the patient to externally rotate the shoulders, at the same time, in this position, then return to the starting position.  This exercise strengthens the: 

Identify the region within the stress-strain curve that tissue strained within this region will return to its original size and shape, once the stress is released.

The PT in your facility asks you to assist with discharge planning for your patient. Which of the following is NOT appropriate for the PTA to complete?

 A 42 y/o male is 5 weeks post-op ACL reconstruction. Due to work commitments he has missed 2 weeks of therapy and has decreased passive ROM of 75 degrees flexion and lacking 10 degrees extension in his right knee. Which of the following would increase the ROM at the knee the best?

Your patient has significant limitation in right shoulder external rotation. As you perform stretch interventions to improve ROM, which agonist needs to be strengthened, in order to keep this new ROM?

With the patient in a supine position, you are passively stretching the hamstrings of the (R) lower extremity. To provide effective stabilization and minimize unwanted movement you should:

 A PTA worked with a patient 2 days ago, who presents today complaining of soreness in the Quads. You conclude that she is probably experiencing DOMS, which was caused by:

Which of the following is a contraindication to implementing resistance exercise?