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Physical therapy management of RA include:   a. Pain relief c. Patient education b. Inflammation suppression d. All of the above  

Physical therapy management of RA include:   a. Pain relief c. Patient education b. Inflammation suppression d. All of the above  

Thomas test examines:   ankle inversion knee ER hip flexor length none of the above

The presence of inflammation is not a factor in the PTA’s clinical decision-making process in implementing the plan of care.

Which of the following is a goal after a THR?   reduce pain and improve hip function increase hip muscle size increase hip ROM to 120 degrees d.  improve patient’s cardiac performance

A Grade 3 ligament injury may require complete or modified immobilization of the involved joint for 2-3 weeks.

The presence of inflammation is not a factor in the PTA’s clinical decision-making process in implementing the plan of care.

Which of the following is a goal after a THR?   reduce pain and improve hip function increase hip muscle size increase hip ROM to 120 degrees d.  improve patient’s cardiac performance

A Grade 3 ligament injury may require complete or modified immobilization of the involved joint for 2-3 weeks.

An example of chemical irritation to nerves that causes LBP:   Exposure of the nerve to nucleus pulposus material Contusion of the nerve Fracture of the vertebra Microtrauma to the nerve, IV disc, and vertebral body