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?

A PTA explains to a patient that a treatment will increase the temperature of superficial tissues to promote physiological effects. This treatment would best be described as:

Use the following case to answer the question.  Name: John Doe Date of Birth: 05/16/70 Dx: left heel pain Precautions: none S: Patient reports pain 3/10 with walking   O:  ROM  (in degrees)            MOTION  (Active)    Right    (Passive)  (Active)       Left    (Passive) Dorsiflexion         5                          7      0                          1 Plantarflexion      50                        55     51                        55  Inversion Eversion     30                        33     10                        12     28                        33     11                        15     STRENGTH RIGHT LEFT Dorsiflexion 5 / 5 5 / 5 Plantar flexion 4+ / 5 4- / 5 Inversion 4 / 5 3 / 5 Eversion 4 / 5 4 / 5   If the patient demonstrated FULL Passive Range of Motion of the left ankle invertors in a position against gravity, but was only able to actively move through 65% of the available range, what muscle grade should the Physical Therapist Assistant assign the patient?  

A Physical Therapist Assistant is performing a manual muscle test. In the seated position the patient is unable to flex their Right hip.  Which one of the following positions would be the MOST appropriate alternate testing position to determine the muscle strength grade for Right hip flexion?

Which one of the following principles related to the physical direction of applying a therapeutic massage must the Physical Therapist Assistant utilize?

A patient presents with trigger points and spasms of the Upper Trapezius. Plan of Care (POC) includes manual therapy (massage, myofascial, and trigger point release), postural correction exercises and mid-scapular strength exercises. When would the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) MOST likely choose to perform the manual therapy?

Which one of the following BEST describes the manual technique(s) utilized to reduce a Trigger Point?

Which procedure is the BEST method for assessing if the right hand is swollen?