A patient is being seen for home health and has told the PTA that he would like to work on improving his endurance. Of the following what is a functional therapeutic activity that would improve the patients endurance?

A patient presents to PT with a complaint of pain in the R hip caused by OA. Which of the following is not true about this type of arthritis? 

What condition would best explain the symptoms of joint pain in both wrist and a skin rash/plaques?

Which nerve entrapment condition presents with burning/paresthesia in the sole  of the foot and may show a positive Tinel sign?

A PTA is treating a 56 yo man with a diagnosis of lumbar muscle strain. The referring physician and PT have ruled out neurological involvement before initiation of treatment. The current POC calls for modalities and William’s exercises. The patient has been performing the exercises for 2 weeks without problems. Today he complains of “numbness and tingling” over the lateral left LE. What is the most appropriate course of action for the PTA?

Insert the image of your Distribution plate.  Make sure to describe and explain the results.  

In the context of lower-extremity rehab, which statement best describes ballistic safety considerations for plyometric progressions?

Which rehabilitation strategy is emphasized early after ACL injury to restore dynamic stability?

Which pathology would most likely present with heel pain worse with the first steps in the morning and improved with activity?

The patient that will be seen for PT treatment S/P ORIF, what is the most common precaution for patients with ORIF?