The PTA is performing a posture analysis.  (S)he notes that the patient stands with the shoulders rounded forward.  (S)he will record the position of the scapula as: 

What is the BEST position to place a patient to strengthen to (R) external rotators throughout range of motion?  ( assume patient has normal AROM) 

A PTA is performing scapular retraction exercises with a patient diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.  Which two muscles are agonists for this motion?

A PTA is instructing a patient in AROM shoulder abduction, and instructs the patient to lead with the thumb.  This lateral rotation is performed to prevent what structure from hitting the acromion process?

What exercise would be MOST appropriate to increase strength of the serratus anterior in a patient with 4/5 strength

A PTA is treating a patient referred to physical therapy following a Colle’s fracture.   Treatment as outlined in PT’s POC includes Hold Relax to increase R wrist radial deviation.  Which muscle(s) should be resisted during the Hold Relax technique?

Which one of the following muscles flex the DIP joints?

A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with Medial Epicondylitis.  One of the PT’s long term goals is: Increase flexibility of the flexor digitorum superficialis.  Which position of stretching would progress patient to this goal?

When performing range of motion exercises with a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, a physical therapist assistant notes that the patient lacks full elbow extension and classifies the end-feel as hard.  The MOST likely cause is:

A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with achilles tendonitis and has been instructed to eccentrically strengthen the ankle plantar flexors.  Their strength grade is currently 4/5.  Which one of the following would be the MOST effective strengthening exercise?