Which of the following would be CONTRAINDICATED in a patient with a C6 SCI?
The Latissimus Dorsi muscle first becomes available to a SCI…
The Latissimus Dorsi muscle first becomes available to a SCI patient at the _____level.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Flexor Syne…
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Flexor Synergy pattern in the UE?
A PTA is working with a patient with a C7 SCI on the long si…
A PTA is working with a patient with a C7 SCI on the long sitting mat progression. Which of the following should the PTA work with the patient on FIRST?
A PTA is working with a patient with a diagnosis of a CVA. T…
A PTA is working with a patient with a diagnosis of a CVA. The patient stated their main goal was to be able to stand without their wife having to assist because he is concerned about her back pain. The PTA is having the patient work on repeated sit to stand transitions while providing manual and verbal feedback and allowing the patient to observe themselves in a mirror. Which of the following conditions is the PTA using to assist the patient in their performance and motivation?
A PTA is working with a patient with a diagnosis of a C7 SCI…
A PTA is working with a patient with a diagnosis of a C7 SCI who is 6 months out from injury. The PTA is notices abnormal swelling in the lower left leg accompanied by some warmth and redness in the area of the posterior lower leg. The PTA suspects a possible DVT as a cause and contacts the PT and physician for further direction. Which of the following BEST explains why SCI patients are more susceptible to DVTs as a secondary complication?
PT Eval: CVA with Right Hemiplegia RUE: MMT= 2/5 …
PT Eval: CVA with Right Hemiplegia RUE: MMT= 2/5 RLE: MMT= 3+/5 Sitting Balance: Static: Good Dynamic Good Standing Balance: Static without UE support 4 minutes Dynamic: weight shift through full range in diagonal pattern with BUE supportPT Goal: Good Static and Dynamic Standing Balance; Progress to Gait TrainingPT POC: Neuromuscular reeducation to meet PT goalsWhich of the following techniques would be the MOST APPROPRIATE activity for the patient to perform NEXT?
Dx: Multiple Sclerosis PT Eval Objective data: S…
Dx: Multiple Sclerosis PT Eval Objective data: Static sitting balance= good Dynamic sitting balance=fair with BUE Pivot Transfers= mod assistance PT Goal: Independent transfers PT POC: PNF techniques to meet PT goal. Which of the following will BEST meet the PT goal within the POC?
A pt is recovering from a complete C5 SCI and the PTA is per…
A pt is recovering from a complete C5 SCI and the PTA is performing PROM on the mat when the patient suddenly complains of a pounding headache and double vision. The patient is sweating profusely and BP is 240/95. What is the best course of action?
Which of the following is a common activity used to assess a…
Which of the following is a common activity used to assess and treat visual pursuit deficits?