Dx:  Post left TKA 2 weeks ago O: Left knee extension MMT 3-/5 PT Goal: Increase strength left quads PT Plan of Care:  NMES Based on the patient’s MMT score, which of the following exercises performed, in addition to NMES, is appropriate to help meet the PT’s goal? 

To increase charge density the PTA

A patient is learning to use an electrical stimulation unit designed for use in the home.  During the instruction session the patient feels a sharp burning sensation at the edge of the electrode.  The PTA instructs the patient to check all of the following EXCEPT:

In the following reaction which ions would be considered the spectator ions? CaCl2(aq)  +  K2CO3(aq)  –> CaCO3(s)   +   2KCl(aq)

A PTA has applied low rate TENS per PT POC to meet PT Goal to decrease pain. Which of the following BEST describes the instructions the PTA should give to the patient regarding the treatment? Turn the unit up until they feel a

A patient has been receiving ES for pain control with the following parameters:  200 µsec duration, 10 pps, & muscle twitch responseThe ONSET of pain relief is expected within

A patient is receiving NMES for strengthening.  What is the preferred on time & off time for the initial treatment?

During a patient treatment with NMES for strengthening, the PTA notices that the force of the contraction decreases after the 2nd contraction.  The BEST response by the PTA is to increase the

A PTA is applying a high-volt pulsed current to the vastus medialis to improve patellar tracking during knee extension. The pt reports that the current is uncomfortable. To make the current more tolerable to the pt, yet maintain a good therapeutic effect, the assistant should consider adjusting the:

A patient is receiving Conventional TENS for pain control.  To prevent adaptation, which of the following modulation parameters is indicated?