HOSA Physical Therapy Aide- Physical
Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
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dysfunction any functional disability; PT determines the
cause
and extent of these
Range of Motion (ROM) movement at a joint
Bursitis inflammation of bursae; commonly occurs
at the
shoulder to the subacromial bursa
Bursae fluid-filled sacs throughout the body that
decrease
friction between structures
Tendinopathy disorders of the tendons
Tendinitis inflammation of the tendon
Tendinosis degeneration of the tendon by overuse
Nerve entrapment pressure on a nerve
, Ligament supporting structure at joins that serve to
stabilize
the joint and prevent excess movement
Sprain injury to a ligament (overstretching or
tearing);
commonly at ankle where lateral ligaments
are
overstretched
Fracture break in a bone; commonly in the wrist or
the hip
Strain injury to a muscle
Subjective examination interview of the patient about the extent
and nature
of an injury; a qualitative measurement
based on
the patient's perception of the problem
Objective examination Measurements taken by physical
therapist/assistant
or by mechanical device
Active Range of Motion (AROM) The ability of the patient to voluntarily
move a limb
through an arc of movement
Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
dysfunction any functional disability; PT determines the
cause
and extent of these
Range of Motion (ROM) movement at a joint
Bursitis inflammation of bursae; commonly occurs
at the
shoulder to the subacromial bursa
Bursae fluid-filled sacs throughout the body that
decrease
friction between structures
Tendinopathy disorders of the tendons
Tendinitis inflammation of the tendon
Tendinosis degeneration of the tendon by overuse
Nerve entrapment pressure on a nerve
, Ligament supporting structure at joins that serve to
stabilize
the joint and prevent excess movement
Sprain injury to a ligament (overstretching or
tearing);
commonly at ankle where lateral ligaments
are
overstretched
Fracture break in a bone; commonly in the wrist or
the hip
Strain injury to a muscle
Subjective examination interview of the patient about the extent
and nature
of an injury; a qualitative measurement
based on
the patient's perception of the problem
Objective examination Measurements taken by physical
therapist/assistant
or by mechanical device
Active Range of Motion (AROM) The ability of the patient to voluntarily
move a limb
through an arc of movement
