A physical therapist is working on lower extremity range of…
A physical therapist is working on lower extremity range of motion to prevent contractures with a new patient who sustained a severe TBI. The patient is physically dependent and unable to verbalize or communicate purposefully at this time. While attempting to stretching the right hamstring, the patient begins to posture with upper extremity flexion, lower extremity extension, grind their teeth. The therapist notes a sudden increase in tone as well as an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. This patient is MOST LIKELY experiencing which of the following?