A patient with Raynaud’s disease is referred to physical th…
A patient with Raynaud’s disease is referred to physical therapy for treatment of wrist tendinitis. The physical therapist would like to add a physical agent to the POC to assist in improving this patient’s symptoms. Which modality listed below should be avoided in this patient due to the medical condition? Choose the BEST answer.
Read DetailsA patient presents with cervical radiculopathy due to a C5-C…
A patient presents with cervical radiculopathy due to a C5-C6 disc herniation. The physical therapist decide to use mechanical cervical traction as part of the POC. Which of the following BEST describes proper positioning of this patient for optimal results?
Read DetailsA 40-year-old patient presents with mild lateral ankle edema…
A 40-year-old patient presents with mild lateral ankle edema 3 days post-grade II sprain. The therapist plans to use high-voltage pulsed current (HVPC) to manage swelling. Which of the following electrode setups is most appropriate to facilitate edema reduction via polarity effect?
Read DetailsA physical therapist is considering EMG biofeedback for a p…
A physical therapist is considering EMG biofeedback for a patient with chronic low back pain and coexisting conditions. Which of the following findings would be the most appropriate reason to delay or modify EMG biofeedback intervention?
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