Cobert presents with a history of peripheral artery disease and was referred to physical therapy for walking endurance. He reports intermittent claudication in his calves after walking 100 meters and frequently stops to rest. His resting ABI is 0.7 in both legs. The goal is to enhance his functional capacity and quality of life. Which walking program is MOST appropriate to improve this patient’s functional capacity?

A) Treadmill walking at 60% of maximal heart rate, continuous for 30 minutes

B) Walking to the point of moderate pain, resting, and repeating for 30 minutes total

C) Interval walking at high intensity with short rest breaks

D) Walking with partial body weight support to reduce claudication pain

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Liara presents with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis with complaints of fatigue and difficulty walking. She reports worsening symptoms in the afternoon but denies any new relapses. Examination reveals mild spasticity in the lower limbs, decreased endurance, and poor postural control. The patient works as a teacher and finds it challenging to maintain energy throughout the day. Which intervention is MOST appropriate to improve the patient’s functional mobility and address her symptoms?

A) Aerobic training at moderate intensity with frequent rest breaks

B) Strength training with resistance bands targeting lower extremity muscles

C) Cooling strategies during physical activity to improve endurance

D) Balance training on a foam surface to reduce fall risk

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Rachel presents with knee pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest. She describes stiffness lasting about 30 minutes in the morning and difficulty with stairs. On examination, there is mild joint swelling and crepitus with knee flexion and extension. Which examination finding is MOST indicative of knee osteoarthritis?

A) Positive McMurray test

B) Reduced knee flexion range of motion

C) Medial joint line tenderness

D) Presence of effusion

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