The length of a patient’s hamstrings is tested in supine usi…
The length of a patient’s hamstrings is tested in supine using a straight leg raise. While raising the tested lower extremity, the physical therapist assistant attempts to stabilize the contralateral limb. If the patient has tight hip flexors which result in an excessive anterior pelvic tilt, what can the therapist conclude about the patient’s measured hamstring length?
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A physical therapist assistant assesses the strength of a patient’s right hip adductors by positioning the patient in right sidelying. During testing the patient is unable to move the extremity through the available range of motion. The most appropriate position to retest the hip adductors is:
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It is extremely important to thoroughly instruct patients about specific precautions before and after total hip replacement surgery. Patients that do not understand or choose to disregard this information often experience subluxation or dislocation. Which of the following would be considered good advice after a total hip replacement?
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