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.

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?  

During an aquatic physical therapy session, a patient become lightheadded and dizzy. What is the physical therapists’s first action?

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?  

When applying BFR training to the upper extremity; what is the recommended limb occlusion pressure (LOP)?

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?

Which patient would benefit MOST from hydrostatic pressure during aquatic therapy?

A physical therapist wants to increase resistance during upper extremity exercise in water without using weights. What is the BEST way to achieve this?

What is the primary reason for using thermotherapy in the treatment of a patient with osteoarthritis?  

A patient with a history of epilepsy is being considered for IFC to treat osteoarthritis-related knee pain. Which precaution should the therapist take?