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What is the capsular pattern of the glenohumeral joint?

During normal scapulohumeral rhythm, for every 2 degrees of ______________motion there is 1 degree of ______________ motion.

A physical therapist assistant treats a patient who has limited shoulder range of motion that the physical therapist has determined is due to tissue restriction.  Which graded oscillation techniques would be the MOST appropriate to treat this patient?

A PTA is educating a patient diagnosed with rotator cuff tendonitis.  Which of the following are common mechanisms for injury of the rotator cuff?

A PTA is measuring AROM of shoulder extension and is observing scapular movement.  The PTA records 30 degrees of extension and observes the scapula rotating downwardly.  The gleno-humeral joint movement is ________ and the direction of the scapular movement is ____________.

What exercise would be MOST appropriate to increase strength of the serratus anterior in a patient with 4/5 strength

When performing range of motion exercises with a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, a physical therapist assistant notes that the patient lacks full elbow extension and classifies the end-feel as hard.  The MOST likely cause is:

A 65 year old female is referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of radial head fracture.  The patient was immobilized for 10 weeks, and now is ready for PT.    The patient will begin therapy in what phase of rehabilitation?

What nerve impinged in Guyon’s tunnel that can cause numbness and tingling in some of the fingers?

A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with Medial Epicondylitis.  One of the PT’s long term goals is: Increase flexibility of the flexor digitorum superficialis.  Which position of stretching would progress patient to this goal?