Jocelyn and Roland file a joint return. Jocelyn works and receives income during the year but Roland does not. If the couple files a married filing joint tax return, Roland is not responsible for paying any taxes due if Jocelyn is unable to pay the taxes. 

The tax authority has changed the tax rate structure such that all income is taxed at 35%. Ted decides to work harder such that his after-tax income remains the same. Assuming prior to the law change his pre-tax income was 175,000 and his tax rate on all income was 25%, how much must he earn? 

Twyla is unmarried and has no children. Twyla’s mother, who lives in an apartment across town, earns $5,000 which she uses to buy groceries and get her hair done. Twyla pays for her mother’s rent ($10,000) and health insurance ($5,000). Which is the most advantageous filing status available to Twyla?

Why does osteomyelitis in the adult population lead to pathologic fracture?

A form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine, causing inflammation and severe, chronic pain in the vertebral joints is called:

Erb Palsy typically affects which nerve roots?

A neuromuscular disorder in which the child displays shoulder girdle weakness, has difficulty arising from the floor, falls frequently, has difficulty climbing stairs, and begins walking with a waddling gait and increased lumbar lordosis is:

Discuss medical treatment, precautions for PT interventions and/or reporting concerns, patient education, and exercise/PT interventions for a patient with either a primary tumor of bone or metastatic tumors of bone.  You may use a table for your answer if you prefer to organize it as a Concept Map

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis complains of joint pain that lasted for 3 hours after her last therapy session. What is the appropriate action the physical therapist assistant (PTA) should take for today’s exercise session?

In what ways can physical therapy intervention benefit a patient in fracture healing?