A PTA is treating a patient with low back pain.  According t…

A PTA is treating a patient with low back pain.  According to the PT’s POC core stabilization exercises are to be performed.  The PTA instructs the patient in contralateral arm and leg lifts in quadriped position while “drawing in”.  The patient performs the exercises without any difficulty.  Which of the following exercises would be the MOST appropriate to instruct the patient in next?

A physical therapist assistant is following the plan of care…

A physical therapist assistant is following the plan of care (POC) to provide gait training and exercise for a patient who is insulin dependent. Upon entering the patient’s hospital room and reviewing the medical record the PTA notes that the patients blood glucose level is 310 mg/dL. What is the PTA’s BEST course of action?