The PTA is observing the PT administering a Sensory Organiza…

The PTA is observing the PT administering a Sensory Organization Test with a patient.  The PTA notes the patient has an excessive sway while standing with eyes open on a foam surface.  This sway was not apparent when standing on a firm surface with eyes open or closed.  This would MOST likely indicate the patient has more reliance on the __________ system(s) to maintain his/her balance.

As part of the POC, the PTA is to perform PROM to all extrem…

As part of the POC, the PTA is to perform PROM to all extremities to a patient in the ICU with a diagnosis of brainstem TBI. Before initiating the exercise, the PTA notes that all four extremities are sustained in extension. What is the appropriate term to describe this impairment?