A therapist performs a special orthopedic test on a patient…
A therapist performs a special orthopedic test on a patient to determine muscular tightness. The patient is positioned in supine with their lower leg hanging over the edge of the table. The patient can lower their thigh fully on the table, however the knee can not flex to 90 degrees. A probable cause includes tightness of the ______________?
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You are a PTA working in an out-patient orthopedic clinic. Your supervising PT evaluated a new back patient yesterday, but did not have time to document the initial evaluation and plan of care. Your patient was scheduled to receive PT TIW and is in the lobby waiting for today’s treatment session. You realize your supervising PT is out sick today and your chart is incomplete. What is the most appropriate course of action?
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