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What is the most common cause for abnormal movement during active range of motion (AROM) testing?
What is the most common cause for abnormal movement during active range of motion (AROM) testing?
During passive range of motion (PROM) testing, what is considered important in addition to the degree of movement?
During passive range of motion (PROM) testing, what is considered important in addition to the degree of movement?
What sensation does the examiner feel in the joint as it reaches the end of range of motion (ROM) during end feel evaluation?
What sensation does the examiner feel in the joint as it reaches the end of range of motion (ROM) during end feel evaluation?
In resisted range of motion (RROM) testing, what position should the patient be in to minimize tension on the inert tissue?
In resisted range of motion (RROM) testing, what position should the patient be in to minimize tension on the inert tissue?
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Which muscle strength grading indicates complete range of motion against gravity with full resistance?
Which muscle strength grading indicates complete range of motion against gravity with full resistance?
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What is assessed in a postural assessment checklist in the lateral view?
What is assessed in a postural assessment checklist in the lateral view?
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What should be assessed during gait analysis as soon as the patient enters the room?
What should be assessed during gait analysis as soon as the patient enters the room?
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During which phase of the normal walking cycle is the foot on the ground?
During which phase of the normal walking cycle is the foot on the ground?
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What might be indicated by deviation in shoulder symmetry in the anterior view of a postural assessment checklist?
What might be indicated by deviation in shoulder symmetry in the anterior view of a postural assessment checklist?
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What might a forward poking chin correspond with in the lateral view of a postural assessment checklist?
What might a forward poking chin correspond with in the lateral view of a postural assessment checklist?
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Which type of range of motion testing is resisted isometric movement usually tested in?
Which type of range of motion testing is resisted isometric movement usually tested in?
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Why should the examiner always start with the unaffected/non-painful side of the patient during range of motion testing?
Why should the examiner always start with the unaffected/non-painful side of the patient during range of motion testing?
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What does resisted isometric movement in range of motion testing help the examiner assess?
What does resisted isometric movement in range of motion testing help the examiner assess?
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When should any movements that are painful be done during range of motion testing?
When should any movements that are painful be done during range of motion testing?
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What does active range of motion (AROM) testing in range of motion testing help assess?
What does active range of motion (AROM) testing in range of motion testing help assess?
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What should the examiner note during active range of motion (AROM) testing?
What should the examiner note during active range of motion (AROM) testing?
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Which type of tissues are included in inert tissue in range of motion testing?
Which type of tissues are included in inert tissue in range of motion testing?
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What is the purpose of starting with the unaffected/non-painful side during range of motion testing?
What is the purpose of starting with the unaffected/non-painful side during range of motion testing?
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What should be tested first during range of motion testing?
What should be tested first during range of motion testing?
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Which gait pattern results from a weak gluteus Maximus causing the patient to thrust the thorax posteriorly at heel strike to maintain hip extension of the stance leg?
Which gait pattern results from a weak gluteus Maximus causing the patient to thrust the thorax posteriorly at heel strike to maintain hip extension of the stance leg?
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What gait pattern is associated with damage to the cerebellum, resulting in poor sensation, lack of muscle coordination, poor balance, and a wide broad base stance?
What gait pattern is associated with damage to the cerebellum, resulting in poor sensation, lack of muscle coordination, poor balance, and a wide broad base stance?
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Which gait pattern presents as a swinging of the paraplegic leg outward and ahead in a circle or pushes it ahead, along with the affected upper limb being carried across the trunk for balance?
Which gait pattern presents as a swinging of the paraplegic leg outward and ahead in a circle or pushes it ahead, along with the affected upper limb being carried across the trunk for balance?
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What gait pattern is characterized by the neck, trunk, and knees of a patient being flexed, along with shuffling or rapid short steps, stiffly held arms, and progressive faster walking as though unable to stop?
What gait pattern is characterized by the neck, trunk, and knees of a patient being flexed, along with shuffling or rapid short steps, stiffly held arms, and progressive faster walking as though unable to stop?
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Which gait pattern results from weak or paralyzed dorsiflexor muscles, causing the foot to slap on the ground at initial contact?
Which gait pattern results from weak or paralyzed dorsiflexor muscles, causing the foot to slap on the ground at initial contact?
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What gait pattern results from spastic paralysis of the hip adductor muscles and causes the knees to be drawn together so that the legs can be swung forward only with great effort?
What gait pattern results from spastic paralysis of the hip adductor muscles and causes the knees to be drawn together so that the legs can be swung forward only with great effort?
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Which gait pattern is associated with an excessive lateral list during the stance phase due to a weak gluteus medius/minimus and exhibits thoracic movement to keep center of gravity over the stance leg?
Which gait pattern is associated with an excessive lateral list during the stance phase due to a weak gluteus medius/minimus and exhibits thoracic movement to keep center of gravity over the stance leg?
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What gait pattern results from stiffness, laxity, or deformity in the hip or knee and may be either painful or painless?
What gait pattern results from stiffness, laxity, or deformity in the hip or knee and may be either painful or painless?
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