A 16 year old basketball player is seen in physical therapy for a sprained spring ligament  The spring ligament attaches to the ___ and runs forward to the ___.

A PTA works on improving the ROM of a patient status post THA using a posterolateral approach.  The patient is having difficulty reaching their feet to don and doff their shoes independently.  Which of the following motions should be emphasized to achieve improved independence with this skill?

The plan of care includes strengthening for a patient who reports subpatellar pain after participation in an aerobic exercise program for two weeks. The PT’s examination shows a large Q angle, pain with palpation at the inferior pole of the patella and mild swelling at both knees. The intervention should promote:

A patient displays a right hip drop when weight bearing on the left lower extremity. This indicates weakness of the:

A PTA is working with a long distance runner. The patient displays extreme tightness in the hamstrings and is unable to completely “stride out” when running. The least effective self-stretch to selectively stretch the hamstrings is which of the following?

An ACL patient is lacking knee flexion ROM. The PTA is going to perform joint mobilization to attempt to increase knee flexion. Which direction should the therapist mobilize the tibia?

The hyoid bone lies just superior to the thyroid cartilage at about ___.

A PTA presents an inservice to the rehabilitation staff over which muscles are working during the gait cycle.  The PTA would be correct in saying the gluteus medius is working maximally during:

The _____ test is used to assess the integrity of the ACL.

A PTA is working on strengthening the muscles whose action is elevation of the mandible.  These muscles would be the: