A patient's X-ray shows osteoporosis in the lumbar spine. Which exercise is best?
Prolonged bed rest
Lumbar extension strengthening
High-impact running
Spinal flexion sit-ups
During gait analysis, you notice foot drop on the right side. Which nerve is most likely affected?
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Common peroneal
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Saphenous
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Femoral
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Tibial
A patient demonstrates a positive Lachman test. What is the diagnosis?
A goniometer reading of 0-90° at the shoulder joint indicates limitation in?
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Flexion
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Abduction
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Extension
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Internal rotation
An EMG study shows delayed conduction in the median nerve at the wrist. Which condition is this?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Radial nerve lesion
Ulnar nerve palsy
A patient with kyphosis has difficulty breathing. Which pulmonary pattern is most common?
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Restrictive
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Mixed
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Normal
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Obstructive
A patient's MRI shows herniation at L4-L5. Which nerve root is most likely compressed?
During balance testing, the patient can stand with eyes open but sways and loses balance with eyes closed. This indicates?
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Visual deficit
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Cerebellar deficit
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Somatosensory deficit
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Vestibular deficit
A patient with scoliosis has a Cobb angle of 25°. What is the recommended physical therapy management?
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No treatment
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Immediate surgery
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Bracing and exercise
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Traction
A post-burn patient has hypertrophic scars limiting elbow extension. Which physical therapy intervention is most appropriate?
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Moist heat
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Cryotherapy
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Traction
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Pressure garments
