A patient rehabilitating from a tibial plateau fracture is referred to physical therapy for instruction in gait training. The patient has been cleared by his physician for weight bearing up to 40 lbs. Assuming the patient has no significant balance or coordination deficits, which gait pattern would be the most appropriate?

A physical therapist assistant examines a patient diagnosed with an acute posterior cruciate ligament sprain. A common mechanism of injury for the posterior cruciate ligament is:

A physical therapist assistant reviews an initial examination of a patient diagnosed with an upper motor neuron disease. The examination documents that existence of a positive Babinski reflex. A positive Babinski reflex is characterized by:

A patient rehabilitating from a spinal cord injury works on self-range of motion activities in sitting. Suddenly, the patient begins to demonstrate signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia. The most appropriate physical therapist assistant action is:

When administering a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and a penicillin drug together, the displacement of the penicillin antibiotic from the protein-binding sites will result in which effect?

A physical therapist assistant employed in an acute care hospital prepares to work on standing balance with a patient rehabilitating from abdominal surgery. The patient has been on extended bedrest following the surgical procedure and has only been out of bed a few times with the assistance of the nursing staff. The most important objective measure to assess after assisting the patient from supine to sitting is:

Which of the following exercises would be inappropriate for a woman who gave birth via cesarean section two days ago?

A 47-year-old male uses a straight cane during gait activities. The patient is ten days status post left total hip replacement using a posterolateral approach and is full weight bearing. Which of the following would not be considered good advice when making a 180 degree turn?

A treatment program is designed to include late morning sessions involving stretching, moderate exercise, energy conservation, and stress management techniques. This program would be most appropriate for which diagnosis?

A patient diagnosed with spastic hemiplegia uses an ankle-foot orthosis set in slight dorsiflexion. If the orthosis was set in excessive dorsiflexion, which of the following would be observed during the stance phase of gait?