Newer research indicates immobilization in ER shows better healing of the glenoid labrum following a dislocation.  Which of the following best supports this statement?

A PTA instructs a patient to make a fist.  The patient is able to make a fist, but is unable to flex the distal phalanx of the ring finger.  What tendon has MOST likely been ruptured?

A patient presents to physical therapy with a diagnosis of medial epicondylitis.  Which group of muscles is most likely involved?

A patient is short-sitting.  The PTA palpates the inferior angle of the scapula and asks the patient to raise their arm to about 130 degree of flexion.  The patient is then asked to relax and repeat the same motion.  The PTA asks them to hold while resistance is placed at the distal humerus.  The ___ is being assessed for strength.

A patient suffers an elbow dislocation due to a motor vehicle accident.  Each of the following would be appropriate for their rehab EXCEPT:

A patient MMT a 2+/5 of the triceps muscle.  The PT is questioning nerve damage in the UE.  The triceps is innervated by the ___ nerve.

Which of the following accurately defines a subluxation?

A PTA is to begin CKC scapular strengthening exercises with a patient in the early phase of rehab.  Which of the following would be the best option of exercise for this patient?

A patient is having difficulty achieving ER of the shoulder.  The best mobilization technique to perform on this patient would be:

A patient completing a resistive exercise program following an ankle injury reports to the PTA that lifting weights often causes them to void small amounts of urine.  Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate for the assistant to take?