NPTE Practice Questions with Multiple
Choices and Verified Answers 2025
GRADED A+
You ,are ,testing ,a ,patient's ,deep ,tendon ,reflexes ,during ,an ,evaluation ,for ,low ,back
,pain ,in ,outpatient ,physical ,therapy. ,Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,MOST ,likely ,to ,be
,consistent ,with ,a ,false ,negative ,patellar ,reflex?
A. ,2+ ,reflex ,and ,the ,patient ,has ,a ,confirmed ,L4 ,nerve ,root ,syndrome
B. ,1+ ,reflex ,and ,the ,patient ,has ,a ,confirmed ,S1 ,nerve ,root ,syndrome
C. ,3+ ,reflex ,and ,the ,patient ,has ,a ,confirmed ,L4 ,nerve ,root ,syndrome
D. ,2+ ,reflex ,and ,the ,patient ,does ,not ,have ,L4 ,nerve ,root ,syndrome ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-A. ,2+ ,reflex ,and ,the ,patient ,has ,a ,confirmed ,L4 ,nerve ,root ,syndrome
2+ ,reflexes ,are ,considered ,normal ,according ,to ,the ,reflex ,grading ,system. ,A ,false
,negative ,indicates ,that ,the ,test ,is ,normal ,but ,the ,patient ,has ,pathology. ,The ,correct
,answer ,states ,that ,the ,reflexes ,are ,normal ,but ,the ,patient ,has ,a ,pathology ,that
,affects ,the ,L4 ,nerve ,root.
A ,PT ,examines ,a ,pt ,complaining ,of ,tingling ,into ,the ,4th ,and ,5th ,digits ,with ,muscle
,wasting ,over ,the ,hypothenar ,eminence. ,The ,PT ,suspects ,ulnar ,neuropathy ,and
,decides ,to ,examine ,the ,integrity ,of ,the ,nerve. ,Which ,of ,the ,following ,testing
,procedures ,would ,be ,the ,best?
A. ,Have ,the ,pt ,flex ,both ,wrists ,while ,holding ,them ,for ,one ,minute
B. ,Have ,the ,pt ,make ,a ,fist ,around ,the ,thumb ,and ,perform ,ulnar ,deviation
C. ,Have ,the ,pt ,grasp ,a ,piece ,of ,paper ,between ,their ,first ,and ,second ,fingers ,while
,the ,examiner ,pulls ,the ,paper ,and ,monitors ,the ,first ,finger
D. ,Have ,the ,pt ,perform ,extension ,of ,the ,3rd ,digit ,of ,the ,hand ,against ,examiner
,resistance ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-C. ,Have ,the ,pt ,grasp ,a ,piece ,of ,paper ,between
,their ,first ,and ,second ,fingers ,while ,the ,examiner ,pulls ,the ,paper ,and ,monitors ,the
,first ,finger
This ,is ,a ,test ,for ,the ,Froment's ,sign ,which ,checks ,the ,ulnar ,nerve. ,If ,the ,pt ,flexes
,their ,thumb ,when ,resisting ,the ,pull ,they ,may ,have ,a ,problem ,with ,the ,ulnar ,nerve.
,A ,48-year-old ,male ,patient ,reports ,of ,SOB ,and ,swelling ,in ,LE's. ,During ,the ,baseline
,examination, ,the ,PT ,examines ,patient's ,heart ,sounds ,before ,starting ,an ,exercise
,program. ,Which ,valve ,is ,being ,auscultated ,at ,#5 ,in ,the ,picture?
A. ,Tricuspid ,valve
B. ,Pulmonary ,valve
C. ,Mitral ,valve
D. ,Aortic ,valve ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-C. ,Mitral ,valve
"All ,Physical ,Therapists ,Make ,$2245 ,per ,week"
Aortic- ,2nd ,intercostal ,on ,R
Pulmonary- ,2nd ,intercostal ,on ,L
Tricuspid- ,4th ,intercostal ,on ,L
Mitral- ,5th ,intercostal ,on ,L
A ,low ,back ,pain ,patient's ,Oswestry ,Disability ,Questionnaire ,score ,was ,18 ,points.
,Four ,weeks ,later, ,the ,score ,was ,50 ,points. ,Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,the ,BEST ,option
,for ,the ,physical ,therapist?
A. ,Continue ,PT ,until ,the ,pt ,returns ,to ,a ,score ,of ,60
B. ,Discharge ,the ,pt ,as ,there ,is ,an ,improvement
C. ,Document ,the ,improvement ,and ,start ,HEP
D. ,Ask ,the ,pt ,to ,have ,a ,physician ,consult ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-D. ,Ask ,the ,pt ,to
,have ,a ,physician ,consult
The ,higher ,the ,score, ,the ,more ,disability ,they ,have. ,So ,this ,patient ,has ,worsened
,over ,the ,last ,4 ,weeks.
A ,44 ,y/o ,female ,pt ,arrived ,to ,a ,clinic ,after ,sustaining ,a ,fall ,involving ,a ,hand/wrist
,injury. ,Upon ,examination, ,the ,PT ,observed ,the ,radius ,dislocated ,in ,a ,volar ,direction.
,Which ,of ,the ,following ,conditions ,would ,MOST ,likely ,match ,this ,description?
A. ,Smith's ,Fx
B. ,Colle's ,Fx
C. ,Scaphoid ,Fx
D. ,Dinner ,fork ,deformity ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-A. ,Smith's ,Fx
Colle's ,Fx- ,the ,radius ,goes ,in ,the ,DORSAL ,direction
Dinner ,fork ,deformity- ,this ,is ,another ,name ,for ,Colle's ,Fx
A ,PT ,is ,evaluating ,a ,34 ,y/o ,female ,pt ,with ,a ,vague ,diagnosis ,of ,LBP. ,The ,pt ,displays
,a ,positive ,Thomas ,test. ,Which ,sub ,phase ,of ,the ,gait ,cycle ,will ,MOST ,likely ,show
,limitation ,in ,the ,hip ,ROM?
A. ,Loading ,response
,B. ,Initial ,contact
C. ,Midstance
D. ,Terminal ,stance ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-D. ,Terminal ,stance
The ,hip ,flexors ,will ,try ,to ,stop ,the ,hip ,from ,going ,into ,extension
A ,pt ,arrived ,at ,an ,outpatient ,clinic ,with ,chief ,c/o ,LBP. ,Upon ,further ,evaluation, ,the ,pt
,mentioned ,taking ,calcium ,channel ,blockers. ,Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,MOST ,LIKELY
,accurate ,regarding ,the ,medication ,effect ,on ,the ,cardiovascular ,system?
A. ,Constrict ,coronary ,blood ,vessels
B. ,Dilates ,coronary ,blood ,vessels
C. ,Activates ,coronary ,vasospasms
D. ,No ,effect ,towards ,coronary ,vasospasms ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-B. ,Dilates
,coronary ,blood ,vessels
C ,and ,D- ,calcium ,channel ,blockers ,INHIBIT ,coronary ,vasospasms
Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,NOT ,an ,expected ,sign ,seen ,in ,a ,pt ,with ,facial ,nerve ,(CN
,VII) ,palsy?
A. ,Hyperacusis
B. ,Absence ,of ,sensation ,in ,the ,anterior ,2/3 ,of ,the ,tongue
C. ,Absence ,of ,corneal ,reflex
D. ,Decrease ,lacrimation ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-B. ,Absence ,of ,sensation ,in ,the
,anterior ,2/3 ,of ,the ,tongue
Rationale: ,Sensation ,in ,anterior ,2/3 ,of ,the ,tongue ,is ,by ,the ,trigeminal ,nerve ,and ,not
,the ,facial ,nerve. ,Facial ,nerve ,is ,for ,TASTE ,on ,anterior ,2/3 ,of ,the ,tongue.
A- ,defined ,as ,the ,collapsed ,tolerance ,to ,normal ,environmental ,sounds. ,Facial ,nerve
,controls ,the ,excessive ,movements ,of ,the ,stapedius ,bone ,and ,dampens ,the ,sound
,and ,its ,injury ,can ,cause ,hyperacusis.
A ,60 ,y/o ,male ,pt ,c/o ,a ,shock-like ,and ,stabbing ,sensation ,running ,through ,his ,jaw ,line
,which ,has ,become ,frequent ,and ,excruciating ,lately. ,He ,says ,that ,the ,episodes ,occur
,usually ,when ,he ,goes ,out ,in ,cold ,weather ,or ,when ,shaving ,or ,brushing ,his ,teeth.
,The ,therapist ,suspect ,a ,possible ,cranial ,nerve ,inflammation. ,What ,is ,the ,suspected
,condition ,and ,the ,cranial ,nerve ,affected?
A. ,Bell's ,palsy; ,CN ,7
B. ,Trigeminal ,Neuralgia; ,CN ,7
C. ,Bell's ,palsy; ,CN ,5
D. ,Trigeminal ,neuralgia; ,CN ,5 ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-D. ,Trigeminal ,neuralgia; ,CN ,5
, A ,patient ,who ,is ,3 ,months ,post ,right ,ankle ,fracture ,has ,an ,AROM ,of ,0-30 ,degrees ,of
,DF ,and ,0-10 ,degrees ,of ,PF. ,To ,restore ,motion ,required ,for ,normal ,walking, ,which ,of
,the ,following ,joint ,mobilization ,techniques ,should ,the ,PT ,perform?
A. ,Anterior ,glide ,of ,the ,talus
B. ,Lateral ,glide ,of ,the ,calcaneus
C. ,Medial ,glide ,of ,the ,calcaneus
D. ,Posterior ,glide ,of ,the ,talus ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-A. ,Anterior ,glide ,of ,the ,talus
PF ,is ,limited ,so ,you ,are ,restoring ,that. ,Always ,stick ,to ,your ,plane ,for ,glides. ,You ,can
,rule ,out ,B ,and ,C ,because ,they ,are ,not ,in ,the ,correct ,plane ,for ,PF. ,With ,PF ,you ,are
,moving ,down ,and ,posteriorly. ,The ,ankle ,is ,convex ,on ,concave ,so ,you ,know ,that ,roll
,and ,glide ,are ,opposite. ,So ,since ,the ,roll ,is ,posterior ,you ,know ,the ,slide ,is ,anterior.
A ,PT ,is ,testing ,the ,active ,shoulder ,ROM ,of ,a ,45-year-old ,female ,patient. ,The ,PT
,asks ,the ,patient ,to ,move ,the ,shoulder ,to ,full ,medial/internal ,rotation. ,During ,medial
,rotation ,at ,the ,shoulder ,joint ,(GH ,joint), ,the ,humerus ,will ,slide:
A. ,Anteriorly
B. ,Superiorly
C. ,Inferiorly
D. ,Posteriorly ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-D. ,Posteriorly
For ,medial ,rotation ,you ,will ,roll ,anteriorly. ,This ,is ,a ,convex ,on ,concave ,movement ,so
,slide ,is ,opposite ,and ,in ,the ,posterior ,direction.
A ,patient ,demonstrated ,painful ,ROM ,in ,horizontal ,abduction ,movement ,during ,ROM
,examination ,of ,shoulder. ,Which ,of ,the ,following ,joint ,mobilization ,techniques ,is
,MOST ,appropriate ,for ,the ,patient?
A. ,Large ,amplitude ,oscillations ,performed ,at ,the ,beginning ,of ,the ,ROM ,in ,an ,anterior-
inferior ,direction
B. ,Small ,amplitude ,oscillations ,into ,tissue ,resistance ,up ,to ,the ,limit ,of ,available
,motion ,in ,a ,posterior-superior ,direction
C. ,Large ,amplitude ,oscillations ,within ,the ,available ,ROM ,in ,an ,anterior-inferior
,direction
D. ,Small ,amplitude ,oscillations ,into ,tissue ,resistance ,at ,the ,limit ,of ,available ,joint
,motion ,in ,a ,posterior-inferior ,direction ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-C. ,Large ,amplitude
,oscillations ,within ,the ,available ,ROM ,in ,an ,anterior-inferior ,direction
With ,horizontal ,abduction ,you ,are ,rolling ,posteriorly ,so ,you ,must ,glide ,anteriorly ,so
,that ,rules ,out ,B ,and ,D. ,Now ,you ,must ,consider ,the ,different ,grades ,of ,mobilizations.
,You ,know ,that ,you ,will ,use ,either ,grade ,I ,or ,II ,because ,the ,pt ,has ,pain. ,Grade ,I ,is
,small ,amplitude ,so ,you ,know ,it ,must ,be ,grade ,II. ,C ,describes ,a ,grade ,II ,mobilization.
Choices and Verified Answers 2025
GRADED A+
You ,are ,testing ,a ,patient's ,deep ,tendon ,reflexes ,during ,an ,evaluation ,for ,low ,back
,pain ,in ,outpatient ,physical ,therapy. ,Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,MOST ,likely ,to ,be
,consistent ,with ,a ,false ,negative ,patellar ,reflex?
A. ,2+ ,reflex ,and ,the ,patient ,has ,a ,confirmed ,L4 ,nerve ,root ,syndrome
B. ,1+ ,reflex ,and ,the ,patient ,has ,a ,confirmed ,S1 ,nerve ,root ,syndrome
C. ,3+ ,reflex ,and ,the ,patient ,has ,a ,confirmed ,L4 ,nerve ,root ,syndrome
D. ,2+ ,reflex ,and ,the ,patient ,does ,not ,have ,L4 ,nerve ,root ,syndrome ,- ,CORRECT
,ANSWER-A. ,2+ ,reflex ,and ,the ,patient ,has ,a ,confirmed ,L4 ,nerve ,root ,syndrome
2+ ,reflexes ,are ,considered ,normal ,according ,to ,the ,reflex ,grading ,system. ,A ,false
,negative ,indicates ,that ,the ,test ,is ,normal ,but ,the ,patient ,has ,pathology. ,The ,correct
,answer ,states ,that ,the ,reflexes ,are ,normal ,but ,the ,patient ,has ,a ,pathology ,that
,affects ,the ,L4 ,nerve ,root.
A ,PT ,examines ,a ,pt ,complaining ,of ,tingling ,into ,the ,4th ,and ,5th ,digits ,with ,muscle
,wasting ,over ,the ,hypothenar ,eminence. ,The ,PT ,suspects ,ulnar ,neuropathy ,and
,decides ,to ,examine ,the ,integrity ,of ,the ,nerve. ,Which ,of ,the ,following ,testing
,procedures ,would ,be ,the ,best?
A. ,Have ,the ,pt ,flex ,both ,wrists ,while ,holding ,them ,for ,one ,minute
B. ,Have ,the ,pt ,make ,a ,fist ,around ,the ,thumb ,and ,perform ,ulnar ,deviation
C. ,Have ,the ,pt ,grasp ,a ,piece ,of ,paper ,between ,their ,first ,and ,second ,fingers ,while
,the ,examiner ,pulls ,the ,paper ,and ,monitors ,the ,first ,finger
D. ,Have ,the ,pt ,perform ,extension ,of ,the ,3rd ,digit ,of ,the ,hand ,against ,examiner
,resistance ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-C. ,Have ,the ,pt ,grasp ,a ,piece ,of ,paper ,between
,their ,first ,and ,second ,fingers ,while ,the ,examiner ,pulls ,the ,paper ,and ,monitors ,the
,first ,finger
This ,is ,a ,test ,for ,the ,Froment's ,sign ,which ,checks ,the ,ulnar ,nerve. ,If ,the ,pt ,flexes
,their ,thumb ,when ,resisting ,the ,pull ,they ,may ,have ,a ,problem ,with ,the ,ulnar ,nerve.
,A ,48-year-old ,male ,patient ,reports ,of ,SOB ,and ,swelling ,in ,LE's. ,During ,the ,baseline
,examination, ,the ,PT ,examines ,patient's ,heart ,sounds ,before ,starting ,an ,exercise
,program. ,Which ,valve ,is ,being ,auscultated ,at ,#5 ,in ,the ,picture?
A. ,Tricuspid ,valve
B. ,Pulmonary ,valve
C. ,Mitral ,valve
D. ,Aortic ,valve ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-C. ,Mitral ,valve
"All ,Physical ,Therapists ,Make ,$2245 ,per ,week"
Aortic- ,2nd ,intercostal ,on ,R
Pulmonary- ,2nd ,intercostal ,on ,L
Tricuspid- ,4th ,intercostal ,on ,L
Mitral- ,5th ,intercostal ,on ,L
A ,low ,back ,pain ,patient's ,Oswestry ,Disability ,Questionnaire ,score ,was ,18 ,points.
,Four ,weeks ,later, ,the ,score ,was ,50 ,points. ,Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,the ,BEST ,option
,for ,the ,physical ,therapist?
A. ,Continue ,PT ,until ,the ,pt ,returns ,to ,a ,score ,of ,60
B. ,Discharge ,the ,pt ,as ,there ,is ,an ,improvement
C. ,Document ,the ,improvement ,and ,start ,HEP
D. ,Ask ,the ,pt ,to ,have ,a ,physician ,consult ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-D. ,Ask ,the ,pt ,to
,have ,a ,physician ,consult
The ,higher ,the ,score, ,the ,more ,disability ,they ,have. ,So ,this ,patient ,has ,worsened
,over ,the ,last ,4 ,weeks.
A ,44 ,y/o ,female ,pt ,arrived ,to ,a ,clinic ,after ,sustaining ,a ,fall ,involving ,a ,hand/wrist
,injury. ,Upon ,examination, ,the ,PT ,observed ,the ,radius ,dislocated ,in ,a ,volar ,direction.
,Which ,of ,the ,following ,conditions ,would ,MOST ,likely ,match ,this ,description?
A. ,Smith's ,Fx
B. ,Colle's ,Fx
C. ,Scaphoid ,Fx
D. ,Dinner ,fork ,deformity ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-A. ,Smith's ,Fx
Colle's ,Fx- ,the ,radius ,goes ,in ,the ,DORSAL ,direction
Dinner ,fork ,deformity- ,this ,is ,another ,name ,for ,Colle's ,Fx
A ,PT ,is ,evaluating ,a ,34 ,y/o ,female ,pt ,with ,a ,vague ,diagnosis ,of ,LBP. ,The ,pt ,displays
,a ,positive ,Thomas ,test. ,Which ,sub ,phase ,of ,the ,gait ,cycle ,will ,MOST ,likely ,show
,limitation ,in ,the ,hip ,ROM?
A. ,Loading ,response
,B. ,Initial ,contact
C. ,Midstance
D. ,Terminal ,stance ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-D. ,Terminal ,stance
The ,hip ,flexors ,will ,try ,to ,stop ,the ,hip ,from ,going ,into ,extension
A ,pt ,arrived ,at ,an ,outpatient ,clinic ,with ,chief ,c/o ,LBP. ,Upon ,further ,evaluation, ,the ,pt
,mentioned ,taking ,calcium ,channel ,blockers. ,Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,MOST ,LIKELY
,accurate ,regarding ,the ,medication ,effect ,on ,the ,cardiovascular ,system?
A. ,Constrict ,coronary ,blood ,vessels
B. ,Dilates ,coronary ,blood ,vessels
C. ,Activates ,coronary ,vasospasms
D. ,No ,effect ,towards ,coronary ,vasospasms ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-B. ,Dilates
,coronary ,blood ,vessels
C ,and ,D- ,calcium ,channel ,blockers ,INHIBIT ,coronary ,vasospasms
Which ,of ,the ,following ,is ,NOT ,an ,expected ,sign ,seen ,in ,a ,pt ,with ,facial ,nerve ,(CN
,VII) ,palsy?
A. ,Hyperacusis
B. ,Absence ,of ,sensation ,in ,the ,anterior ,2/3 ,of ,the ,tongue
C. ,Absence ,of ,corneal ,reflex
D. ,Decrease ,lacrimation ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-B. ,Absence ,of ,sensation ,in ,the
,anterior ,2/3 ,of ,the ,tongue
Rationale: ,Sensation ,in ,anterior ,2/3 ,of ,the ,tongue ,is ,by ,the ,trigeminal ,nerve ,and ,not
,the ,facial ,nerve. ,Facial ,nerve ,is ,for ,TASTE ,on ,anterior ,2/3 ,of ,the ,tongue.
A- ,defined ,as ,the ,collapsed ,tolerance ,to ,normal ,environmental ,sounds. ,Facial ,nerve
,controls ,the ,excessive ,movements ,of ,the ,stapedius ,bone ,and ,dampens ,the ,sound
,and ,its ,injury ,can ,cause ,hyperacusis.
A ,60 ,y/o ,male ,pt ,c/o ,a ,shock-like ,and ,stabbing ,sensation ,running ,through ,his ,jaw ,line
,which ,has ,become ,frequent ,and ,excruciating ,lately. ,He ,says ,that ,the ,episodes ,occur
,usually ,when ,he ,goes ,out ,in ,cold ,weather ,or ,when ,shaving ,or ,brushing ,his ,teeth.
,The ,therapist ,suspect ,a ,possible ,cranial ,nerve ,inflammation. ,What ,is ,the ,suspected
,condition ,and ,the ,cranial ,nerve ,affected?
A. ,Bell's ,palsy; ,CN ,7
B. ,Trigeminal ,Neuralgia; ,CN ,7
C. ,Bell's ,palsy; ,CN ,5
D. ,Trigeminal ,neuralgia; ,CN ,5 ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-D. ,Trigeminal ,neuralgia; ,CN ,5
, A ,patient ,who ,is ,3 ,months ,post ,right ,ankle ,fracture ,has ,an ,AROM ,of ,0-30 ,degrees ,of
,DF ,and ,0-10 ,degrees ,of ,PF. ,To ,restore ,motion ,required ,for ,normal ,walking, ,which ,of
,the ,following ,joint ,mobilization ,techniques ,should ,the ,PT ,perform?
A. ,Anterior ,glide ,of ,the ,talus
B. ,Lateral ,glide ,of ,the ,calcaneus
C. ,Medial ,glide ,of ,the ,calcaneus
D. ,Posterior ,glide ,of ,the ,talus ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-A. ,Anterior ,glide ,of ,the ,talus
PF ,is ,limited ,so ,you ,are ,restoring ,that. ,Always ,stick ,to ,your ,plane ,for ,glides. ,You ,can
,rule ,out ,B ,and ,C ,because ,they ,are ,not ,in ,the ,correct ,plane ,for ,PF. ,With ,PF ,you ,are
,moving ,down ,and ,posteriorly. ,The ,ankle ,is ,convex ,on ,concave ,so ,you ,know ,that ,roll
,and ,glide ,are ,opposite. ,So ,since ,the ,roll ,is ,posterior ,you ,know ,the ,slide ,is ,anterior.
A ,PT ,is ,testing ,the ,active ,shoulder ,ROM ,of ,a ,45-year-old ,female ,patient. ,The ,PT
,asks ,the ,patient ,to ,move ,the ,shoulder ,to ,full ,medial/internal ,rotation. ,During ,medial
,rotation ,at ,the ,shoulder ,joint ,(GH ,joint), ,the ,humerus ,will ,slide:
A. ,Anteriorly
B. ,Superiorly
C. ,Inferiorly
D. ,Posteriorly ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-D. ,Posteriorly
For ,medial ,rotation ,you ,will ,roll ,anteriorly. ,This ,is ,a ,convex ,on ,concave ,movement ,so
,slide ,is ,opposite ,and ,in ,the ,posterior ,direction.
A ,patient ,demonstrated ,painful ,ROM ,in ,horizontal ,abduction ,movement ,during ,ROM
,examination ,of ,shoulder. ,Which ,of ,the ,following ,joint ,mobilization ,techniques ,is
,MOST ,appropriate ,for ,the ,patient?
A. ,Large ,amplitude ,oscillations ,performed ,at ,the ,beginning ,of ,the ,ROM ,in ,an ,anterior-
inferior ,direction
B. ,Small ,amplitude ,oscillations ,into ,tissue ,resistance ,up ,to ,the ,limit ,of ,available
,motion ,in ,a ,posterior-superior ,direction
C. ,Large ,amplitude ,oscillations ,within ,the ,available ,ROM ,in ,an ,anterior-inferior
,direction
D. ,Small ,amplitude ,oscillations ,into ,tissue ,resistance ,at ,the ,limit ,of ,available ,joint
,motion ,in ,a ,posterior-inferior ,direction ,- ,CORRECT ,ANSWER-C. ,Large ,amplitude
,oscillations ,within ,the ,available ,ROM ,in ,an ,anterior-inferior ,direction
With ,horizontal ,abduction ,you ,are ,rolling ,posteriorly ,so ,you ,must ,glide ,anteriorly ,so
,that ,rules ,out ,B ,and ,D. ,Now ,you ,must ,consider ,the ,different ,grades ,of ,mobilizations.
,You ,know ,that ,you ,will ,use ,either ,grade ,I ,or ,II ,because ,the ,pt ,has ,pain. ,Grade ,I ,is
,small ,amplitude ,so ,you ,know ,it ,must ,be ,grade ,II. ,C ,describes ,a ,grade ,II ,mobilization.
