Which of the following is NOT a result of the changes that occur to cartilage and bone during the osteoarthritic process?

Your 49 year old patient has been coming to therapy for a month for treatment of her left knee pain due to osteoarthritis.  She has just decided to have surgery because she is ready to return to her daily running and seasonal sports such as softball and volleyball.  Based on this information, which of the following best describes the type of surgery she will most likely have?

Patient scenario: Your patient, Tammy, had a total knee replacement and all you know is that she was full weight bearing (FWB) immediately after surgery.  You also know that Tammy had a nerve injury during the surgery. In addition to strengthening the muscles surrounding the knee, which of the following muscles will you strengthen to help maximize her strength, mobility and function?

Your patient, Sam, had a stroke.  He has spasticity, impaired balance and cognitive disorders.  Which healthcare provider diagnosed Sam’s cognitive disorder and is treating it?

Your patient had a right trans-metatarsal amputation.  The surgical site was left open.  (It was not surgically closed).  Which of the following best describes the type of closure this patient has?

Extra Credit: exam 1 EC.png Your patient is standing on her left leg, with ankle in neutral and hip & knee extended.  Without causing any motion at the hip and knee, the patient starts to lean forward (due to ankle movement). While the patient leans forward, which of the following is occurring?

The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) is MOST appropriate for a patient with which of the following?

A patient demonstrates a very high Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) score. Which of the following does this most closely suggest?

Extra Credit: Your patient is standing on her right leg only (with the left leg in the air).  She starts with her pelvis level and ASIS equal and level.  She then slowly starts to lower her left ASIS toward the floor. While the patient is slowly lowering her left ASIS toward the floor, which of the following is occurring?

Which of the following is considered “normal” for a patient who has had an amputation?