(CLO 11) Switching a patient from manual stretching of the b…

(CLO 11) Switching a patient from manual stretching of the biceps to application of electrical stimulation to the antagonist muscle group to provide a stretch is within the role of the PTA even though e-stim is not in the POC since the PT trusts the PTA’s judgement. 

A therapist is attempting to place a child with cerebral pal…

A therapist is attempting to place a child with cerebral palsy into a wheelchair. When the therapist attempts to position the child’s feet onto the footrest by dorsiflexing the child’s ankles, the ankle plantar flexors begin to shorten in multiple rhythmic beats. What is the specific name for this type of occurrence with respect to tone? Pt presents with: