Exam 4: Musculoskeletal Examination

What tissue is MOST likely implicated in a patient with limited passive and active shoulder abduction,firm end feel,5/5 strength,no signs of instability,and limited inferior glide passive accessory mobility of the glenohumeral joint?

Which of the following statements gathered during history taking is characteristic of a chronic biomechanical etiology?

What arthrokinematic motion is occurring in the tibiofemoral joint during open chain knee flexion?

To assist the selection and application of examination and treatment procedures in the physical examination,what information is critical to gather FIRST during the patient interview?

A patient with a diagnosis of ankle sprain that occurred 4 weeks ago demonstrates significant loss of range of motion,an absence of redness or warmth,and no significant swelling.In which stage of healing is the patient?

During the physical examination,the patient reports pain and demonstrates 85 degrees of right shoulder abduction active range of motion compared to 170 degrees in the left shoulder.During passive range of motion testing,the therapist notes 170 degrees of pain-free right shoulder abduction.What tissue in the right shoulder is MOST likely responsible for the limitation in active range of motion?

During the patient interview,the physical therapist notes the possibility of decreased mental ability.The patient seems to have difficulty understanding what is going on and looks around the rehabilitation gym when the physical therapist is trying to explain the exercises.Which of the following would improve the patient's ability to understand the instructions?