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Which of the following is the recommended physical therapy intervention for a patient with a fracture to the left shoulder?
Which of the following is the recommended physical therapy intervention for a patient with a fracture to the left shoulder?
- B. Glenohumeral mobilization and strengthening of the rotator cuff muscles to regain muscle balance.
- C. Scapulothoracic mobilization and strengthening of the pectoralis major and minor muscles to regain normal scapulohumeral rhythm.
- A. Glenohumeral mobilization and strengthening of scapular stabilizers to regain normal scapulohumeral movement. (correct)
- D. Stretching of scapular stabilizers and strengthening of the pectoralis major and minor muscles to regain muscle balance.
What type of hearing loss does the 59 year-old ex-machinist demonstrate?
What type of hearing loss does the 59 year-old ex-machinist demonstrate?
- C. Mixed hearing loss
- B. Sensorineural hearing loss
- A. Conductive hearing loss
- D. Presbycusis (correct)
When trying to communicate with the patient with presbycusis, what should you NOT suspect?
When trying to communicate with the patient with presbycusis, what should you NOT suspect?
- B. Unilateral hearing loss (correct)
- D. Difficulty hearing low-frequency sounds
- C. Difficulty hearing high-frequency sounds
- A. Bilateral hearing loss
What is the primary concern when observing excessive movement of the scapula during left shoulder flexion?
What is the primary concern when observing excessive movement of the scapula during left shoulder flexion?
What should be emphasized in physical therapy intervention for a patient with scapular winging?
What should be emphasized in physical therapy intervention for a patient with scapular winging?
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