A patient with a right inversion ankle sprain is referred to physical therapy.  A PTA is teaching the patient correct technique for descending a curb using axillary crutches (the patient is partial weight bearing on the right foot).  Which of the following provides the most accurate sequence of steps for descending a curb?

A PTA is teaching a patient the correct technique for properly falling while using axillary crutches.  What is the first action the patient should make when  falling forward with crutches?

This ligament is responsible for limiting the forward sliding of the tibia on the femur?

A seven year old patient sustained a partial thickness burn to the bottom of his foot and heel area. When teaching this patient stretching exercise, greatest emphasis should be placed on having the patient move his foot toward which direction? 

A patient reports that he went to see his MD yesterday after a fall during a basketball game.  He was told he had a “separated shoulder.”  His injury involves which joint?

A PTA is teaching a patient the correct technique for properly falling while using axillary crutches.  What is the first action the patient should make when  falling forward with crutches?

This ligament is responsible for limiting the forward sliding of the tibia on the femur?

A PTA is performing gait training with a patient in the physical therapy gym area.  The patient suddenly grabs the PTA’s arm and complains of being lightheaded and dizzy.  What should be the first response of the PTA?

A patient reports that he went to see his MD yesterday after a fall during a basketball game.  He was told he had a “separated shoulder.”  His injury involves which joint?

A seven year old patient sustained a partial thickness burn to the bottom of his foot and heel area. When teaching this patient stretching exercise, greatest emphasis should be placed on having the patient move his foot toward which direction?