Tom Winters, age 21, sustained a traumatic brain injury, app…

Tom Winters, age 21, sustained a traumatic brain injury, approximately 2 weeks ago.  He is on a ventilator and in a coma.  Tom will respond to noxious stimuli only.  Under the plan of care the PTA has been assigned ROM to all 4 extremities.  Other than carrying out the plan of care, how would the PTA interact with the patient? Be specific and give 3 examples.

Connie Smithers, age 64, with a diagnosis of a CVA, has been…

Connie Smithers, age 64, with a diagnosis of a CVA, has been progressed from the parallel bars to gait with an assistive device.  Identify a gait deviation that could be seen in the patient at the following joints and the possible cause. Gait Deviations Post CVA Joint Gait Deviation Potential Cause Hip Knee Ankle