Calen presents to physical therapy with difficulty grasping a glass. Upon examination, the patient has diminished joint mobility at the 2nd MCP and difficulty performing abduction of the digit. Which of the following glides is the MOST effective?

A. Volar glide

B. Dorsal glide

C. Radial glide

D. Medial glide

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During a clinical evaluation, Aiyinde notices that a patient exhibits pronounced anterior pelvic tilt while standing but this posture significantly improves when the patient engages in a squat. This observation is MOST likely due to tightness in which of the following muscles?

A. Iliopsoas

B. Gluteus maximus

C. Rectus abdominis

D. Biceps femoris (long head)

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Wajiha presents with a chief complaint of dizziness upon waking and difficulty washing hair secondary to the onset of dizziness. The patient is currently unable to reach down to pick up objects from the floor. The patient denies heart palpitations and states that she has frequent nausea but does not vomit. What condition is the MOST likely present?

A. Meniere’s Disease

B. Canalithiasis

C. Optic neuritis

D. Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex impairment

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