A Physical Therapist is treating a patient with Progressive Bulbar Palsy in an outpatient setting. Which piece of equipment will be most beneficial?  

The patient is a 27-year-old graduate student who was admitted to an acute care facility with a chief complaint of double vision for 2 weeks. She reported that both lower extremities (LEs) seemed weaker recently. Four months earlier, she had noticed persistent tingling of her fingers on the left hand and some numbness on the left side of her face.   Neurological examination showed a scotoma in the upper field of the left eye, weakness of the left medial rectus muscle, horizontal nystagmus on left lateral gaze, and mild weakness of the left central facial muscles. All other muscles had normal strength. The deep tendon reflexes were normal on the right and brisk on the left, and there was a left extensor plantar response. The sensory system was unremarkable. She ambulates with a wide base of support and mild trunk ataxia.   Which treatment intervention would be contraindicated for this patient?

A patient has stage III cancer with boney metastases to the spine. Which of the following interventions would you include in your treatment sessions?     

For individuals with de novo Parkinson’s Disease, which of the following pharmacologic agents is recommended prior to beginning Dopamine replacement therapy?  

A physical therapist is examining a patient who presents with recent onset of frequents falls and losses of balance. The patient’s husband reports that her falls happen unpredictably, she has been stuttering, and she often looks like she has a “surprised” look on her face. Which of the following diagnoses best fits this patient’s presentation?  

For individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and gait deficits, what type of learning strategy is most beneficial?  

The patient is a 27-year-old graduate student who was admitted to an acute care facility with a chief complaint of double vision for 2 weeks. She reported that both lower extremities (LEs) seemed weaker recently. Four months earlier, she had noticed persistent tingling of her fingers on the left hand and some numbness on the left side of her face.   Neurological examination showed a scotoma in the upper field of the left eye, weakness of the left medial rectus muscle, horizontal nystagmus on left lateral gaze, and mild weakness of the left central facial muscles. All other muscles had normal strength. The deep tendon reflexes were normal on the right and brisk on the left, and there was a left extensor plantar response. The sensory system was unremarkable.  She ambulates with a wide base of support and mild trunk ataxia.     What is this patient’s most likely diagnosis?  

For individuals with Multiple System Atrophy, which of the following interventions should be a key component for their Home Exercise Program?  

When pairing breathing with movement, exhalation should be paired with which movement?  

Although the exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease remains unknown, which pathological changes are believed to contribute to the neuronal death associated with its characteristic clinical features? (Select all that appy)