Which one of the following exercises could a PTA use to strengthen the semitendinosus concentrically?

A patient complains of hamstring cramping while performing hip extension with the knee flexed.  Why might this occur?

A PTA is preforming flexibility testing to determine if the patient has any tightness of the ITB.  Which joint position(s) would place the ITB on a stretch?

What is the BEST gravity- resisted position to strengthen the anterior deltoid?

A patient is 5 days post knee sprain and presents with limited knee flexion and complaints of a high level of pain.  Which stretching technique would be MOST appropriate to perform on this patient?

A PTA is reviewing the pt.’s chart prior to treatment. While reviewing the Special Test information it is noted that the pt. had a + anterior drawer.  Which one of the following tears would be indicated?

A PTA is treating a patient following a hemiarthroplasty to the right hip secondary to complications from avascular necrosis. Rupture to which one of the following ligaments may lead to avascular necrosis of the femoral head?

A PTA asks a patient to stand on a foam cushion with eyes open.  The PTA then progresses the patient to eyes closed on the foam cushion.  And finally the patient is asked to stand on the foam cushion with a dome over the patient’s head.  The PTA notes the patient is challenged by each of these situations, during this balance activity. The PTA would document that the patient is relying heavily on what input?

What type of muscle contraction is MORE likely to produce delayed onset muscle soreness?

A PTA is educating a patient on an aerobic exercise program.  Which one of the following IS NOT a typical characteristic of this type of exercise program?