Recommended contract/relax times for the application of lumbar traction in the initial/acute phase is:

(CLO 11) A PT Aide can document treatment sessions and bill for services rendered by the PTA, as long as the PT Aide was present for the entire session.

Based off the scenario from question #145 what is the most descriptor and method of assessment for the patient?

(CLO 4) In the following cases, which application of superficial thermotherapy is LEAST appropriate?

The course of action the PTA should take first (as per the Cameron text) when there is peripheralization of signs and symptoms during traction is:

The potential adverse consequences of edema include all of the following EXCEPT:

Biphasic pulsed current may be effective for all of the following indications EXCEPT:

Fluidotherapy is administered for all of the following EXCEPT:

(CLO 4) A 74-year-old, is referred to physical therapy for management of bilateral lower extremity edema. Her medical history includes coronary artery disease, chronic kidney disease (stage 3), hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. The physician’s referral mentions considering physical agent modalities for edema management. Based on the presentation and medical history, which of the following interventions would be contraindication?

A whirlpool safety program should include: