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Within the field of physical therapy, goniometry is used to measure the total amount of available motion (actively or passively) at a specific joint, which is mostly osteokinematic in nature.

What lever class would we see with action of the knee extensors represent below, and how efficient is this lever type? (Efficiency would be how much mechanical advantage the lever possesses)  

This muscle acts as a strong knee extensor and assists with hip flexion, attaching or originating at the AIIS and hip capsule. terminating at the tibial tuberosity.

What are the  correct normal AAOS values for an adult for PROM knee Ext. and Flex?

A grade I mobilization (mob.) may be used for what purpose(s)? e.g. intertarsal pictured here.

Which of the following is a true statement about isometric contractions?    

Which of the following would not make the list of “game stoppers”, when we speak of contraindictions for motion or strengthening?

This muscle set crosses the hip and is mainly responsible flexing the hip, originating on the sides of the lumbar vertebrae and iliac fossa, then attaching at the lesser trochanter of the femur; this is the ___________.

Your patient with a TKR/TKA has an ‘extensor lag”-what exercise or procedures would help to get him or her past this limitation?

Bursae function in many beneficial ways in our bodies. Which one is not a part of its function?