Which of the following would not be considered prescriptive analytics technique?

A patient is evaluated by a physical therapist with the following presentation and inability to flex the distal interphalangeal joint in the fourth finger. What structure was injured?

What location would be the most likely area of injury/concern to cause the symptoms found in the photo below?

A patient experienced a small rotator cuff repair involving the supraspinatus tendon. This patient is currently 3 weeks status post rotator cuff surgery. Which intervention would be NOT APPROPRIATE at this time? 

Based on the best available evidence, which intervention has the strongest support for effectiveness in managing true adhesive capsulitis?

BONUS: What’s the most important takeaway or highlight from this orthopedic course that you plan to apply during your upcoming clinical experiences? 

A physical therapist (PT) notes the patient has weak grip, particularly with left wrist flexion during the objective examination. The PT attempts to discern if the weakness is centrally located within the cervical spine. What other upper extremity motion shares the same myotome level consistent with the finding above?

Case Bill: A 55-year-old male presents with a primary complaint of pain and tingling in the lateral hand, specifically affecting the thumb and index finger, ongoing for the past six months. He reports that his symptoms have worsened since transitioning to a new position as a professor, which involves increased time spent typing at a computer desk. Bill rates his pain as a 5/10, occurring both during the day and at night. He denies any current or past neck pain, reports no weakness, and does not recall any specific injury or trauma to the area. What interventions would be the most evidence-based approach to assist Bill in reducing his symptoms?

Case Bill: A 55-year-old male presents with a primary complaint of pain and tingling in the lateral hand, specifically affecting the thumb and index finger, ongoing for the past six months. He reports that his symptoms have worsened since transitioning to a new position as a professor, which involves increased time spent typing at a computer desk. Bill rates his pain as a 5 out of 10, occurring both during the day and at night. He denies any current or past neck pain, reports no weakness, and does not recall any specific injury or trauma to the area. The treating PT notes significant limitations in wrist extension AROM/PROM at the radiocarpal joint. Which mobilization would be the most appropriate to improve this patient’s wrist extension mobility?

A 79-year-old patient presents to outpatient physical therapy 3 weeks after a fall with persistent dizziness and headache. They report a brief period of confusion but no loss of consciousness.   Which factor most increases this patient’s risk for prolonged recovery?