Which one of the following sets of techniques is considered BEST practice when treating muscle spasms?

A Physical Therapist Assistant is performing a manual muscle test on a patient. In the Left sidelying position the patient is unable to abduct their Right hip.  Which one of the following positions would be the MOST appropriate testing position to try next to determine the muscle strength grade for this Right hip abduction?

Which one of the following muscle length tests was designed to predominantly measure the length of the rectus femoris?

The Physical Therapy Plan of Care requires a bipolar set-up to assist with reduction of spasms of the Right Tibialis Anterior. Which of the following is correct?

What nerve root level is being assessed with manual muscle testing of the biceps?                      

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) administers E-stim to treat a patient with acute low back pain. Which one of the following set of parameters would MOST likely result in a Sensory response?

Which stage of the healing process would the Physical Therapist (PT) MOST likely add a physical agent to help balance collagen synthesis and lysis?

Which one of the following accurately describes how physical agents are utilized in Physical therapy to manage pain?

What is the MOST important reason that there needs to be a coupling agent between the Ultrasound (US) transducer and the patient when administering Ultrasound?

The Physical Therapists goals for a patient with neck pain that has occurred on-off for 3 months include: Reduce sx by 50% to allow sleeping all night in 1 week Reduce pain & spasms to facilitate improved Range of Motion and safety with driving 2 weeks Resume normal Activities of Daily Living (ADL), recreation, work activities 3 weeks   The Plan of Care includes the utilization of Interferential Current (IFC).  Which set of parameters would BEST accomplish the established goals?