A physical therapist assistant, working in an outpatient cli…

A physical therapist assistant, working in an outpatient clinic, is treating a 60 year-old female patient with diabetes who is 10-days s/p left TKA.  Quad and hamstring strength within the available ROM is poor.  Knee AAROM is 10-55 degrees, measured in supine.  The PT is most concerned about the knee range of motion.  The PTA is following a treatment plan which includes “therapeutic exercises and modalities.”  Of the following sets of interventions, which would be MOST appropriate to address the ROM deficits with this patient?

A previously-healthy 26 year-old female patient (26 years ol…

A previously-healthy 26 year-old female patient (26 years old) who had ORIF R femur and left ulna two days ago is now to begin bed to chair transfers in her hospital room. The patient is to remain NWB for the right LE and the left UE. What statement is MOST likely to be accurate about the transfers that should be done today?

A 30 year-old female with history of rotator cuff impingemen…

A 30 year-old female with history of rotator cuff impingement syndrome begins rehabilitation to reduce pain and improve function with overhead activities.  Strengthening exercises are prescribed.  Which position of the shoulder should be avoided during strengthening?