A patient presents to the clinic with a lateral curvature of the thoracic spine. This deformity has been present since birth and the curvature does not change with motions of the lumbar spine. Which of the following is most likely the patient’s diagnosis?

A patient is seen in physical therapy for a diagnosis of spondylolisthesis. Conservative treatment options would most likely include all of the following EXCEPT:

A physical therapist assistant has started to add multidirectional functional activities to a patient’s program. Which phase of tissue healing is the patient most likely in?

During an initial evaluation of a patient, the PT performed the orthopedic special test shown in the picture to the left. Results of this test were positive. Which of the following best describes a positive result of this test?test1(3).png 

You are treating a patient who was evaluated by the physical therapist for cervical spondylosis. The patient tells you that since their last session they have been dropping things frequently and have very minimal sensation in their fingers. They state their pain has not increased. Which of the following would most likely be occurring?

Which myotome is responsible for plantarflexion?

A 3 month old child has been referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of torticollis. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate?

You are taking the subjective information from a patient. The patient tells you that they are complaining of pain in their low back. When you ask them to point to their pain they show you the following area. Which of the following areas are they complaining of pain?pain_LI(1).jpg 

You are treating a patient who had a reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament. The patient has progressing well through their protocol and is now 4 weeks post operative. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate to add at this time?

During the performance of the orthopedic special test shown in the image, what signs and symptoms would be provoked for a positive test? test8.jpg