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A PTA is going to strengthen the GH muscles by putting the patient’s UE in the plane of the scapula.  The PTA would be correct in positioning the UE:

The instructor is responsible for monitoring student grades and attendance throughout the semester.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the annular ligament of the elbow?

A patient is attending rehab sessions following a fracture to the distal radius.  The patient has had a difficult time performing radial deviation.  Which of the following muscles contributes to radial deviation?

When attempting to goniometrically measure a person’s shoulder flexion in hooklying with their lumbar spine flat on the table, you will find that they are unable to fully flex their shoulder unless allowed to internally rotate their humerus or arch their back.  Which of the following is a logical explanation for this observation?

A 26-year-old male is 3 weeks post-op from an arthroscopic Bankart repair. During a follow-up physical therapy session, he reports a sudden increase in anterior shoulder pain and a sensation of “slipping” when reaching behind him to put on a jacket. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the PTA?

A patient has undergone carpal tunnel surgery and is now 3 weeks post op.  Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

A PTA palpates the bony structures of the wrist and hand.  Which of the following structures would NOT be identified in the distal row of carpals?

A patient reports radial-sided wrist pain aggravated by gripping and thumb movement. The PTA performs Finkelstein’s test to assist in confirming the diagnosis. A positive result on this test is most indicative of which of the following conditions?

If the supraspinatus were not functional, there would be unrestricted: