A PTA observes a PT evaluating a patient with an ACL injury. The PT is performing the Lachman test. Ideally the patient’s knee would be positioned in:

Fluid within a joint capsule is called what?

A plan of care states to progress reactive balance exercises with a patient. Which of the following is MOST appropriate to accomplish this plan?

If your patient is correctly activating the transverse abdominis, which of the following will be palpated and where will it be palpated?

Why are joint structures at increased risk of injury during pregnancy and postpartum?

A patient has orders for aquatic therapy for gait training.  They are 50% WB on the left LE.  The surface water level should reach the patient’s:

The clinical significance of surface tension:  the surface of a fluid that acts as a membrane under tension could be increased by?

What are some muscular substitutions that may occur when trying to instruct a patient to correctly perform Kegel exercises for pelvic floor strengthening?

Cardiac rehab Phase II consists of exercising the patient in a safe environment.  Frequency, intensity, time, and type of exercises are all considered.  What is the typical intensity and type of exercise prescribed at this phase?

A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis.  While performing stretching exercises for shoulder flexion the PTA notes a firm end feel at 45 degrees of ER.  This would be considered: