The PTA is responsible for timely communication with their supervising PT, which may effectively be accomplished in a variety of ways. Examples of effective and timely communication include all of the following except:

Outpatient PT services are reimbursable under Medicare part B provided that:

You are treating a neuro patient according to the theories of Bobath. Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment emphasis according to Bobath?

An established pattern of developmental activities by which a child acquires the control needed for functional movement is referred to as ___?

The primary function of the respiratory system is __?

The most effective manner to manage a mild contracture in a residual limb is _?

You are given the description of a type of electrical stimulation as follows: medium-frequency current, approximately 4000 Hz, and utilizes four electrodes in a crossed pattern on the patient.  What type of electrical stimulation is being described?

A therapist applies a hot pack to the low back of a patient diagnosed with chronic low back pain.  Which patient position would most accelerate the rate of the heat transfer?

Another patient is being treated in wound care for a pressure ulcer over the sacrum. Examination reveals a wound of 3 inch diameter with areas where the bony sacrum can be seen. This wound should be charted as being at which stage?

A group of APTA members who formally meet to discuss common interests and concerns are called a: