This type of exercise training has been shown to improve work capacity though various different stations that work between UEs and LEs, distributing the load among muscles, and may prove beneficial for reducing the likelihood of fatigue.

What is mental practice as a practice strategy?

The first level that the Pectoralis Major muscle becomes available in a SCI patient is _________?

A PTA is scheduled to treat a patient who sustained a T10 SCI 4 days ago secondary to a fracture.  The PT goal includes maintain PROM of LE’s and the POC calls for PROM of LE’s.  Which of the following BEST describes the appropriate action for the PTA to take?

The first level that the Serratus Anterior muscle becomes available in a SCI patient is_____________?

The Diaphragm muscle first becomes available to a SCI patient at the ___________level.

The Extensor Carpi Radialis muscle first becomes available to a SCI patient at the ____________level.

A PTA is treating a patient who sustained a C7 SCI 2 months ago.  The PT goal is independent with transfers, pressure relief, bed mobility and w/c mobility.  The POC is for mat activities, pressure relief, w/c and transfer training.  Pt’s tricep is a 3/5 and remaining UE musculature is a 4/5 grossly.  The PTA chose all of the following activities for the patient’s treatment EXCEPT?

Which of the following would be CONTRAINDICATED in a patient with a C6 SCI?

The Latissimus Dorsi muscle first becomes available to a SCI patient at the _____level.