Day: December 18, 2012

Sample Question (taken from an actual patient of mine)   An 11 year old male presents to your clinic with signs of hypertonicity related to cerebral palsy.  The boy has significant shortening of the left sternocleidomastoid muscle, creating a severe torticollis to the right.  This has led to a pressure ulcer forming on his right …

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Example questions A 20 year old male soccer player presents with a Grade II right lateral ankle sprain upon evaluation.  What are the characteristics of a Grade II ankle sprain? Partial tear of the lateral ligament complex with mild joint instability, moderate intra-capsular swelling and tenderness, and some loss of ROM and joint function Complete …

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Example Question In preparing for the PT or PTA exam, you’re probably curious as to the style of questions that will be asked.  This is detailed extensively in the Candidate Handbook on the FSBPT website.  My goal is to identify key components of questions and break it down into a manageable, bite-sized packet of information. …

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