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The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is providing a massage to a patient’s Right Upper Trapezius. If they are utilizing the fingers with a lighter, more gentle stroke, they are MOST likely performing:

Which example best represents convection?

A Physical Therapist Assistant wants to test the length of a patient’s hamstrings using the Straight Leg Raise test and the Popliteal Angle Test. The axis of the goniometer for the SLR test will be at the ___________________ and at the _____________________ for the Popliteal Angle test.

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) has been working with a patient 3 times a week for the past two weeks.  Sessions included Ultrasound (US), Passive Range of Motion (PROM), and strengthening.  Today the patient reports no change since the first visit with respect to pain levels and functional abilities.  What should the PTA discuss with the Physical Therapist (PT)?

Which one of the following would utilize the lowest intensity during a therapeutic Ultrasound (US)?

A PTA applies a cold pack to a patient with acute inflammation and swelling. Which physiological effect MOST directly contributes to pain reduction?

A PTA is selecting a physical agent intervention. Which factor should be considered FIRST?

Which statement BEST reflects the philosophy regarding the role of physical agents in a plan of care?

Use the following case to answer: Name: John Doe                    Date of Birth: 05/16/70                        Dx: left heel pain Precautions: none S: Patient reports pain 3/10 with walking   O:  ROM  (in degrees)            MOTION  (Active)    Right    (Passive)  (Active)       Left    (Passive) Dorsiflexion         5                          7      0                          1 Plantarflexion      50                        55     51                        55  Inversion     30                        33     28                        33  Eversion      10                        12              11                         15     STRENGTH RIGHT LEFT Hip Abduction 5 / 5 5 / 5 Knee Flexion 4+ / 5 4- / 5 Ankle Plantarflexion 4 / 5 3+ / 5 Ankle Inversion 4 / 5 3 / 5     Based on the case above, what position would the Physical Therapist Assistant place the patient to assess the strength of the muscle demonstrating the MOST weakness?  

Which one of the following would be the MOST appropriate documentation entry for Ultrasound (US)?