An athlete presents with pain and muscle spasm of the upper back (C7 – T8) extending to the lateral border of the scapula. This encompasses a 10cm by 10cm area on both sides of the spine. If the ultrasound unit only has a 5cm2 sound head, the physical therapist assistant should treat:   

There is a relationship between the power of US and the intensity of US. Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?  

Alternating current has both ____________ and _______________ phases.

A PTA elects to use US to heat tissues at a depth of approximately 4cm. In order to most effectively treat the tissue at the specified depth the PTA would have to correctly determine the: 

A PTA is using US to assist the healing and flexibility of a first-degree strain to the musculotendinous junction 23 days after injury. What is the MOST effective application of US?  

Describe US as you would explain it to a patient during informed consent. 

There are how many false ribs?

The amount of light entering the eye is primarily regulated by the

Sensitivity to a neurotransmitter can be affected by

The chemical reaction that links monomers together to form polymers is