Any suggestions for this course so far? 

Heart murmurs are prolonged extra heart sounds that can be heard during systole or diastole.

You are instructing a scoliosis patient that is 8 weeks post op. Indicate which exercises would be appropriate for this phase.

If a patient is experiencing lumbar pain related to a fatigue fracture of the pars interarticularis, initial tx focuses on managing stress to the fracture site using a lumbosacral corset or orthosis. The purpose of this brace 

Abbie Reeves age 16, is a collegiate level athlete playing goalie in soccer. She is attending outpatient physical therapy for an ACL reconstruction. What is the most beneficial exercise Abbie would need to perform throughout the entire therapy process?

Revised Question: Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a medical emergency characterized by increased pressure within a closed fascial compartment, leading to compromised circulation and potential tissue necrosis. If left untreated, it can result in irreversible muscle and nerve damage. Which surgical procedure is required to relieve pressure and prevent permanent complications in cases of acute compartment syndrome?

You are working with a patient in an inpatient orthopedic facility. You have read the chart and it notes that the patient had an injury to the nerve roots at the end of the spinal cord. They are unable to retain bladder and bowel control. This condition is known as

A PTA is treating Micah Fuentas, a local running celebrity, for patellofemoral pain syndrome. The patient is currently in the nonoperative phase of rehabilitation. What are the basic principles of this phase? a. Reduce swelling and pain b. Start intensive exercising c. Enhance proper muscle recruitment d. Minimize or avoid stair climbing

What is this deformity of the great toe?

Which of the following is NOT a common impairment with osteoarthritis?