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During the evaluation, you determine Mrs. Sanchez is able to…

During the evaluation, you determine Mrs. Sanchez is able to actively flex her right shoulder 96 degrees while demonstrating significant shoulder hiking, passive right shoulder flexion is 132 degrees. She has minimal pain. The surgeon has not placed any restrictions on her rehabilitation program. What type of ROM exercises should be the primary focus to address her flexion deficit initially?

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While balance training with Gladys, you focus on improving h…

While balance training with Gladys, you focus on improving her ability to use an ankle motor strategy to maintain balance. In standing, you perform gentle perturbations (pushes) on her anterior shoulders, pushing Gladys backward. Which muscle groups would be primarily activated in this maneuver to maintain balance? 

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Physical therapists should choose to issue either a patient…

Physical therapists should choose to issue either a patient reported outcome measure or a physical performance outcome measure, but never both, as they may result in conflicting information.

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Which sports massage stroke is characterized by the therapis…

Which sports massage stroke is characterized by the therapist applying an alternating squeeze and lift motion on the person’s soft tissue?

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Given his lack of significant cardiovascular risks, it is sa…

Given his lack of significant cardiovascular risks, it is safe for this patient to start cardiovascular training at an RPE of 7-9/10 for 20 minutes per day, 4 days per week.

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When performing passive range of motion with gentle stretchi…

When performing passive range of motion with gentle stretching at end range, it is important only to perform techniques within the anatomic cardinal planes of motion.

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Match the functional deficit with the most appropriate prima…

Match the functional deficit with the most appropriate primary therapeutic exercise intervention focus.

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Aaron sustained a left anterior shoulder dislocation 8 days…

Aaron sustained a left anterior shoulder dislocation 8 days ago. He demonstrates muscle guarding through the left upper quarter. Ballistic stretching would be an appropriate intervention to improve left shoulder range of motion at this time. 

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Physical therapists should try to use multiple motor learnin…

Physical therapists should try to use multiple motor learning mechanisms in their rehabilitation programs versus focusing on a single stratgy.

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Mr. Doxtator experiences chronic left knee effusion. An X-ra…

Mr. Doxtator experiences chronic left knee effusion. An X-ray reveals diminished joint space and osteophyte formation. As a result, Mr. Doxtator lacks 15 degrees of left knee extension, causing him to walk with a limp. Which type of contracture is most likely present?

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