A patient with glioblastoma multiforme is hospitalized for worsening seizures and CNS function one year after initial resection of the tumor and noted to have extensive tumor regrowth. Physical therapy has received orders to evaluate and treat, but the patient has elected to discharge home with hospice services. What is the best course of action for the physical therapist?

A patient is experiencing neck pain and loss of pain and temperature sensation in bilateral upper extremities in a cape like pattern, but proprioception and motor function are intact. These symptoms are most likely due to which of the following problems?

A physical therapist has completed their examination with a person that has a diagnosis of functional movement disorder and provides education to the patient about their condition. Which of the following statements are consistent with evidence recommendations for providing education to this population?

A physical therapist is working with a concussed athlete and provides them with a written chart that lists several phases of activities. The athlete is instructed to start with daily completion of the activities in the first phase including submaximal aerobic warm-up using a bike or treadmill followed by exact repetitions of planks and note if any symptoms are provoked. At the next therapy session, the patient notes that they did not have any symptoms during the prior phase so the therapist progresses them to the next phase which includes slightly more vigorous exercises as noted on the written chart.    This protocol is most consistent with which approach to concussion rehabilitation? 

Match the CNS tumor to the type of cell that it originates from:

A patient that has been diagnosed with functional neurologic disorder presents to physical therapy for evaluation and treatment of their abnormal gait. Which of the following information found through review of the patient’s medical record and/or patient interview is consistent with a favorable prognosis for improvement with physical therapy?

Which of the following best describes the underlying pathophysiology of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?

According to the Concussion CPG, which of the following interventions would be BEST to implement in a concussed person with exertional intolerance that plans to return to vigorous activities as soon as possible?

How long should high impact and contact sports be avoided post TBI to prevent a second, potentially worse, TBI or concussion?

The healthcare team is meeting to determine whether an athlete, who sustained a concussion two weeks ago, is ready to return to play. The athlete is a high school running back and is no longer experiencing symptoms at rest. They are able to participate in all concussion testing and school activities without onset or exacerbation of symptoms. They have not yet fully participated in practice. Which of the following would be the BEST determination for this athlete returning to play?