Proprioception is most accurately defined as:

A PTA concludes that it is necessary to elongate the long head of the Triceps muscle as part of a muscle length assessment of the elbow. Which positioning of the upper extremity would be the MOST effective for achieving the stated objective?

A patient reports a pain level of 6 /10 that began 2 months ago after straining their low back. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) expects the patient to exhibit all of the following EXCEPT:

Which physiological effect is MOST associated with physical agent use during the maturation phase of healing?

What is the stage of healing that Physical Therapy that gentle scar tissue mobilization should MOST likely be avoided?

A PTA is assessing Active Range of Motion of forearm supination on a patient who is being seen in physical therapy following a fracture of the wrist. The correct alignment of the axis of the goniometer would be:

A PTA is selecting a physical agent intervention. Which factor should be considered FIRST?

Which statement BEST reflects an objective data collection finding?

A PTA is selecting a physical agent for a patient with muscle guarding that limits movement. Which treatment goal MOST directly supports pain reduction?

The therapeutic range of a drug refers to: