Two patients are participating in a cardiac rehabilitation p…

Two patients are participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program after sustaining similar damage from a myocardial infarction.  One patient weighs 200 pounds, while the second patient weighs 220 pounds.  Both patients are of the same height.  Which patient is expected to utilize a higher MET level to perform the same task?

Susie Turner, age 45, has been referred to physical therapy…

Susie Turner, age 45, has been referred to physical therapy for a cardiovascular conditioning program.  During the review of the initial P.T. examination the PTA notes that Ms. Turner has a number of modifiable risk factors.  During the patient education portion of the treatment the PTA identifies the most critical risk factor to the patient.  To which of the following risk factors would the PTA be referring to?

At the start of the session, the OT applies a therapeutic ho…

At the start of the session, the OT applies a therapeutic hot pack and performs passive range of motion to both shoulders of a patient. The patient then participates in reaching into overhead kitchen cabinets to gather items for meal preparation to improve active shoulder range of motion. The application of the hot pack and performing passive range of motion BEST describes which of the following interventions?