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?

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?