Thoracic Spine Examination

During a subjective examination for thoracic spine pain, which of the following is the MOST relevant reason for asking the patient to fill out a body chart?

When taking a history for thoracic spine pain, asking 'What makes your pain worse?' is MOST important for:

Which of the following outcome measures is specifically designed to assess functional limitations across various activities chosen by the patient?

A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with mid-thoracic pain. If using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), what aspect of the patient's pain is being MOST directly measured?

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial step when starting the physical examination of the thoracic spine?

When assessing thoracic spine Range of Motion (ROM), what is the purpose of instructing the patient to 'lock out the lumbar spine'?

During active thoracic spine ROM assessment, in which direction of movement is 'curling from the mid-spine' primarily intended to assess?

In thoracic spine ROM assessment, when is it MOST appropriate to apply overpressure at the end range of motion?

When performing posterior palpation of the thoracic spine, which anatomical landmark is typically located at the level of the T7 vertebra?

During posterior palpation, the spine of the scapula is a key landmark for locating which thoracic vertebral level(s)?

Palpation of the 'rib angle' in the thoracic region is BEST performed:

Which muscle group is NOT typically assessed during posterior palpation of the thoracic musculature?

Anterior palpation in the thoracic region commonly includes assessment of the:

Palpation of the sternoclavicular joint is categorized under which type of thoracic spine examination?

Which of the following muscle groups is primarily tested when assessing 'Thoracic Paraspinals - Extensors' strength?

During strength testing of the middle trapezius, the patient is typically positioned in:

The primary action assessed during strength testing of the rhomboids is:

Joint accessory motion assessment in the thoracic spine primarily evaluates:

In a Central Posterior-Anterior (PA) joint mobilization of the thoracic spine, the therapist applies force in which direction?

When performing a Central PA mobilization using the 'hypothenar eminence' technique, what part of the therapist's hand is in contact with the patient's spinous process?

For a Unilateral PA mobilization technique in the thoracic spine, the force is applied:

What is the primary difference between a Central PA and a Unilateral PA mobilization technique?

In performing a First Rib Inferior Glide mobilization, the therapist typically stands in which position relative to the seated patient?

During a First Rib Inferior Glide mobilization, where is the force primarily directed?

What part of the therapist's hand is typically used to apply the mobilizing force during a First Rib Inferior Glide technique?

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective when assessing thoracic spine mobility?

Assessing the strength of thoracic musculature is important for understanding its role in:

Understanding thoracic spine joint accessory motion is MOST relevant for addressing:

Which of the following best describes the sequence of a comprehensive thoracic spine examination?

If a patient presents with limited thoracic extension ROM, which muscle group is MOST likely to be weak and require strengthening?

A therapist notes restricted joint accessory motion in thoracic flexion at T5/T6. Which mobilization technique would be MOST directly aimed at improving this restriction?

Which of the following outcome measures would be LEAST appropriate for assessing functional limitations specifically related to thoracic spine pain?

If a patient reports that their thoracic pain is aggravated by deep breathing, which structure is MOST likely involved?

A patient has difficulty with thoracic rotation to the right. Which joint accessory motion mobilization technique would be MOST appropriate to initially address this limitation?

When assessing thoracic lateral flexion ROM, it's important to differentiate the movement from:

In the context of thoracic spine examination, 'MOI' in 'History - MOI, timeframe, etc.' refers to:

Which muscle is LEAST likely to be considered part of the posterior musculature of the thoracic spine for palpation and strength testing?

If decreased accessory motion is found at the costotransverse joint of the 5th rib, which mobilization technique would be MOST specific to address this?

The primary goal of 'locking out the lumbar spine' during thoracic ROM assessment is to enhance the reliability and validity of assessing:

When performing a Central PA mobilization, using a 'peace sign' hand position is an alternative to the hypothenar eminence grip. The 'peace sign' hand position involves:

For effective First Rib Inferior Glide mobilization, it is crucial to ensure that the elbow of the mobilizing arm is:

Which of the following is the MOST important reason to reassess outcome measures after interventions for thoracic spine pain?