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?