When preparing to use electrical stimulation for muscle reeducation, the electrode placement should:

A PTA notices a skin rash developing under a patient’s orthotic device. The immediate action should be to:

For a patient learning to ascend stairs with crutches after a lower extremity injury, the correct instruction is:

When documenting a patient’s progress, it is important to:

A PTA is teaching a patient exercises to improve balance. Which environment is MOST appropriate to start with?

A patient with peripheral neuropathy is at increased risk for falls. The PTA should focus on interventions that:

A patient with a recent lower limb amputation is beginning mobility training. The PTA’s FIRST focus should be on:

A PTA notices redness on a patient’s heel while removing socks for a gait training session. The MOST appropriate initial action is to:

The correct use of a goniometer during a physical therapy session involves:

A PTA is assisting a patient who has generalized weakness and is using a gait belt. What is the MOST appropriate location for the PTA to stand during ambulation?