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Yоur 28-yeаr-оld mаle pаtient presents with right ankle pain fоr 2 weeks after a trail run. Pain worsens with running, walking on uneven surfaces, and jumping, and eases slightly with rest. He describes a dull ache around the lateral ankle, with occasional stiffness in the morning. No numbness or tingling reported. PMH: None. Social history: Active runner; works in IT. Functional limitations: Difficulty running, walking long distances, and participating in recreational sports. Which muscles’ performance are most important to test? Why?
Yоur 45-yeаr-оld mаle pаtient presents with mid-back stiffness and pain fоr the past 3 months. Pain is worse in the morning and after sitting at a desk for long periods, and slightly eases with walking or stretching. He describes a dull, achy sensation along the thoracic spine without radiation to the arms. No numbness or tingling reported. PMH: Hyperlipidemia. Social history: Office worker; plays golf occasionally. Functional limitations: Difficulty sitting upright for long periods, limited endurance for desk work, and discomfort during recreational golf. Which ROM tests would be most important to perform? Why?