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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:

As one performs opposition of the thumb and little finger, ___ is not part of the movement of the CMC joint.

The physical property of water that allows joint unloading compared to the same activity on land is which of the following? 

A pregnant female is diagnosed with diastasis recti.  Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding this diagnosis?

A person with a peripheral nerve injury reports altered sensation in the skin over the medial fourth and lateral fifth fingers.  This subjective information is most consistent with the distribution of which peripheral nerve?

A PTA attempts to assess the motor component of the lower subscapularis nerve by conducting a resistive test.  Which muscle would be the most appropriate to utilize?

A 22-year-old patient is 3 weeks post-anterior shoulder dislocation and has begun supervised rehabilitation. Which of the following movements is most contraindicated at this stage?