Examination of a patient's right lower extremity shows the following: a) Normal (5/5) grade strength in the iliopsoas, quadriceps, and adductor; b) Poor (2/5) grade strength in the gluteus medius, hamstrings, and gastrocnemius; c) Trace (1/5) grade strength in the tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, and peroneus longus. The patellar and Achilles tendon reflexes are normal. Sensory testing reveals diminished pain, temperature, and deep touch over the dorsum of the foot over the first and second toes. The MOST likely

cause of the muscle weakness is a:

To determine whether a patient who is recovering from obturator nerve palsy has regained a muscle grade of Fair (3/5) or better, which of the following testing positions is MOST appropriate?

A patient had an arthroscopic patellar debridement and lateral retinacular release of the knee 8 weeks ago. The patient works as a computer programmer, has two small children, and lives in a three-story home. Which of the following information is MOST important for determining whether the patient is appropriate for discharge from outpatient therapy?

A patient is unable to fully extend the right knee because of a 20° knee flexion contracture. Which of the following compensations during the swing phase of the left lower extremity is expected?

When evaluating the lower extremity muscle strength of a patient, the physical therapist positions the patient prone with the knee flexed. The therapist asks the patient to point the toes upward toward the ceiling. The patient completes the motion but inverts the foot slightly. This observation indicates:

A soccer player sustained a grade II ankle inversion sprain 2 weeks ago. The best intervention in the early to subacute phase of rehabilitation would most likely include:

Knee capsular tightness has limited a patient’s ability to attain full flexion. An initial intervention a physical therapy can employ to restore joint motion should emphasize sustained mobilization in the loose packed position using:

A 14 year old girl complains of subpatellar pain after the participation in an aerobic exercise program for 2 weeks. The PT’s examination shows a large Q angle, pain with palpation at the inferior patella and mild swelling of both knees. The best intervention for this situation is:

A patient fractured the right mid tibia in a skiing accident 3 months ago. After cast removal, a severe foot drop was noted. The patient wants to try electrical stimulation orthotic substitution. The PT would set up the machine to contract appropriate muscles during: