The PTA is measuring cervical spine rotation for a patient who sustained a whiplash injury 3 days ago. Where should the fulcrum of the goniometer be placed for this measurement? 

A PTA is performing strengthening exercises for the muscle that causes inversion of the subtalar joint.  Which muscle is the target? 

Electrical stimulation is in the plan of care for muscle re-education for a patient rehabilitating from a CVA.  Which of these techniques is least effective in decreasing resistance in the electrodes?

A PTA is applying an ultrasound treatment to a patient’s shoulder and upper trapezius region.  Which US treatment parameter is most important for the PTA to be able to achieve the desired thermal affects of the treatment?

A patient who is being treated in physical therapy following a total knee replacement reports having significant difficulty ascending stairs in her apartment building.  How much knee flexion range of motion is required for the patient to complete this activity?

A PTA is to teach a patient in the proper use of axillary crutches for mobility following an ankle injury.  Which of these represents the most likely obstacle to independent use of the crutches?

A burn wound is described as mottled red with several blisters present.  The PT has indicated a treatment timeline of about 3 weeks.  This description is most indicative of which class of burn?

A patient is one week post operative following an ACL reconstruction procedure using a patellar tendon autograft.  Which of these exercises are most appropriate given the patient’s case?

A PTA is to teach a patient in the proper use of axillary crutches for mobility following an ankle injury.  Which of these represents the most likely obstacle to independent use of the crutches?

A burn wound is described as mottled red with several blisters present.  The PT has indicated a treatment timeline of about 3 weeks.  This description is most indicative of which class of burn?