Why was the occipital halter for cervical traction designed?

CASE #1         A 33-year-old, male, insurance agent sprained his lower back while playing tennis 3 days ago.  He has complaints  of low back pain and stiffness.  He has spasms in the bilateral lumbar area and decreased trunk flexion range of motion.  He missed one day of work and is now working full-time but with complaints of increased pain at the end of the day.   His past medical history is unremarkable.      Which modality do you think would be the best for this person?

Fluidotherapy would be used to accomplish which of the following goals?

A physical therapist has written a plan of care for a patient that includes a hot pack.  The physical therapist performed light touch sensation assessment and found it to be decreased on the initial evaluation.  What is the MOST appropriate action for the PTA to take with the patient’s treatment?

A contrast bath is being applied to a patient to decrease edema.  Which is the MOST appropriate temperature to end treatment?

Which of the following procedures is CORRECT regarding application of a cold pack?

Which of the following events is NOT included in the proliferation phase of the wound healing process?

A patient presents with decreased range of motion due to tissue tightness in the low back.  The patient cannot tolerate pressure on their affected area.  Which of the following modalities would be MOST appropriate?

Most Broadway theatres were built in which configuration?

The person responsible for seeing that the scenery, platforms, and other elements are built, painted, and installed onstage is called a