A PTA is performing a gait analysis on a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.  Based on the Rancho Los Amigos terminology, which of these terms is consistent with heel strike phase of the gait pattern?

A 25 year old patient with an incomplete SCI needs a wheelchair.  The patient is very active (involved in city league wheelchair basketball and volleyball) and will use the chair for basketball as well as the primary mode of transportation.  Which type of wheelchair is most appropriate for this patient?

A patient rehabilitating from multiple traumas following an automobile accident has been cleared for gait training.  The patient has been on bed rest for nearly 3 weeks due to internal injuries.  The patient has voiced anxiousness about weight bearing and walking.  Which assistive device should the PTA use for initiating standing and gait with this patient?

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? 

A Colles’ fracture involves a fracture to which bone?

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?