A patient arrives at an initial evaluation with complaints of ankle pain that began with sudden onset after the patient jumped off a couch. The Thompson Test yields a positive result. This is indicative of:

The NPTE for PTAs is a standardized exam produced by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. The NPTE for PTA exam covers these topics: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, integumentary, metabolic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, gentitourinary, lymphatic, system interactions, equipment, therapeutic modalities, safety, professional responsibilities and evidenced based practice.