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Which statement best reflects the evolving role of physical…

Which statement best reflects the evolving role of physical therapy in concussion management? 

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A 57-year-old female is evaluated by a physical therapist (P…

A 57-year-old female is evaluated by a physical therapist (PT) for right shoulder pain diagnosed as a “rotator cuff tear” by her physician. The PT gathers the following information during the evaluation: Medical History: Smoker, depression, anxiety, hypertension, obese Yellow Flags: The patient is currently involved in a workers’ compensation settlement regarding her injury. She is not working at this time. Past Treatment: The patient has received treatment from two different medical providers without success. Objective Examination: The examination was difficult to complete due to increased pain with palpation, and the PT was unable to assess manual muscle testing (MMT) or range of motion (ROM). Given this information, what is the patient’s overall physical therapy prognosis?

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A physical therapist (PT) is treating a fifth metacarpal fra…

A physical therapist (PT) is treating a fifth metacarpal fracture (Boxer’s fracture) planning to immobilize the hand. What type of fracture would this be defined as? 

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A physical therapist is performing “skin traction” to treat…

A physical therapist is performing “skin traction” to treat post-operative cording (Axillary Web Syndrome). During the manual technique, a “pop” is heard and felt. Which of the following is the most appropriate interpretation and subsequent action?

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What passive ankle motion would need to be avoided early on…

What passive ankle motion would need to be avoided early on in the rehabilitation process following a Brostrom repair of the ankle?

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A physical therapist (PT) evaluates a patient diagnosed with…

A physical therapist (PT) evaluates a patient diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis. Which of the following findings would the PT most likely observe during the examination?

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A physical therapist wishes to improve knee flexion in a pat…

A physical therapist wishes to improve knee flexion in a patient with limitations noted as a result of osteoarthritis with mild-to-moderate pain. Which of the following joint mobilizations should the physical therapist perform?

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A 17-year-old female soccer player is 4 weeks post-concussio…

A 17-year-old female soccer player is 4 weeks post-concussion with persistent headaches, dizziness, screen intolerance, and early fatigue with exertion. Which evaluation sequence best reflects systems-driven physical therapy practice? 

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A physical therapist is applying a grade III mobilization to…

A physical therapist is applying a grade III mobilization to the hip. Which motion is most likely restricted based on this intervention?

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Which of the following is a precaution a physical therapist…

Which of the following is a precaution a physical therapist would likely adhere to while working with a patient who experienced a total hip arthroplasty via posterior approach?

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