As preparation for standing gait activities, the PT has dete…

As preparation for standing gait activities, the PT has determined the patient needs to participate in a stability exercise to increase hip and trunk stability and strength. The patient has significant extensor spasticity of the R LE. What would be the BEST activity to use with this patient?

A PTA is treating a patient with low back pain.  According t…

A PTA is treating a patient with low back pain.  According to the PT’s POC core stabilization exercises are to be performed.  The PTA instructs the patient in contralateral arm and leg lifts in quadriped position while “drawing in”.  The patient performs the exercises without any difficulty.  Which of the following exercises would be the MOST appropriate to instruct the patient in next?