A PTA is performing electrical stimulation for muscle reeducation of the tibialis anterior muscle.  Which statement best describes where the electrode should be placed?

A PTA is performing electrical stimulation for muscle reeducation of the tibialis anterior muscle.  Which statement best describes where the electrode should be placed?

In which of the following movements should a PTA expect to normally find a soft end feel?

In which of the following movements should a PTA expect to normally find a soft end feel?

A patient complains of numbness in the thumb and index finger.  The therapist suspects the nerve root is compressed. Which nerve root is most likely to be compressed?

A PTA places a patient in the prone position to perform a goniometry measurement of passive knee flexion.  During the measurement, the PTA observes the PROM for knee flexion is limited.  What is the most likely cause for the limited range of motion?

STOP! If you are using a white board, please show me both sides that it is blank (even if you already did this in the room scan). Once you’ve done this, please write done and proceed. (This is worth 0 points, just serves as a reminder!)

A PTA is employed in outpatient clinic and is scheduled to work with a child with cerebral palsy this afternoon.  The PTA has limited experience with patients who have cerebral palsy and is concerned about his ability to provide quality treatment.  What is the most appropriate action by the PTA?

A PTA is employed in outpatient clinic and is scheduled to work with a child with cerebral palsy this afternoon.  The PTA has limited experience with patients who have cerebral palsy and is concerned about his ability to provide quality treatment.  What is the most appropriate action by the PTA?

A PTA is working with a patient to strengthen abdominal muscles.  The patient is unable to complete a curl-up with the arms across the chest.  What is the most appropriate modification of the exercise for this patient?