Which one of the following is an advanced functional exercises to strengthen the lower extremities for sit to stand transfers?

A PTA is treating a patient diagnosed with a Left hamstring strain with an onset date of 3 weeks prior. The PT’s POC includes MHP followed by stretching exercises. During the subjective data collection the patient informs the clinician that she slipped on the ice 2 days ago and since then has been experiencing increased pain. What should the PTA do?

A patient identifies their self as a visual learner. Which one of the following methods of home exercise program education would BESTbenefit this patient?

A PTA performs a sitting 90/90 SLR to assess flexibility.  The MOST common substitution to exaggerate muscle length is:

A PTA is treating a patient following a total hip replacement with a posterior approach.  Which one of the following precautions should the PTA educate the patient on?

Under the PT’s POC the inpatient PTA is to perform total hip exercises, transfers and gait training. On the second day post operatively, the PTA begins to initiate exercises bedside when (s)he notices that the patient’s calf is red and warm to touch. Which one of the following would be the MOSTappropriate action for the PTA to take?

Which rotator cuff muscle is the MOST common structure affected by impingement?

Which one of the following joint motions would MOST likely produce a soft-end feel?

Which one of the following tests would implicate lateral epicondylitis?

Under the PT’s plan of care, the PTA is to perform total hip exercises, transfers and gait training.  On the first day of inpatient therapy, the PTA begins to initiate exercises when (s) he notices that the patient’s calf is red and warm to touch consistent with a DVT.   Which one of the following would be the MOST appropriate action for the PTA to take?