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A therapist performs a special orthopedic test on a patient to determine muscular tightness.  The patient is positioned  in supine with their lower leg hanging over the edge of the table.  The patient can lower their thigh fully on the table, however the knee can not flex to 90 degrees.  A probable cause includes tightness of the ______________?

Your patient suffered a syndesmotic sprain while skiing over the weekend.  Which of the following special tests do you expect to be positive?

Your patient fell on his palm with his forearm pronated.  He now complains of pain to the ulnar side of the wrist, which may indicate:

CLO 1: Which of the following describes a common course of rehabilitation for cases of tendonitis?

CLO 1: Which of the following are the general goals of recovery during the immobilization of fractures?

Lateral epicondylitis occurs at what ratio to medial epicondylitis?

Your patient has neurovascular tissue compression.  Which of the following may be present?

A 30 y/o teacher recently underwent PCL reconstruction 4 weeks ago.  The P.T. wants you to begin the PCL exercise protocol.  What muscles should you concentrate on in order to protect the graft?

You are treating a patient whose history indicates she has an extra cervical rib.  She complains of tingling and numbness throughout the upper extremity when carrying heavy objects at her side.  Which structure is most likely being affected?

A patient is currently exercising after surgical rotator cuff repair.  You notice the patient has rounded shoulders and strong hypomobile pectoral muscles.  In an attempt to correct this muscle imbalance, what exercise would not be beneficial in correcting this muscle imbalance?