Which of the following spinal roots segments best describes the innervation of the diaphragm?
Following a viral infection individuals diagnosed with Guili…
Following a viral infection individuals diagnosed with Guilian Barre will exhibit symptoms within days. Symptoms presented will include all of the following EXCEPT:
Which of the following techniques could assist a patient wit…
Which of the following techniques could assist a patient with a diagnosis of either tetraplegia or a high-level paraplegia injury in mastering rolling from supine to prone? Flexion of the head & neck Utilization of wrist cuff weights Crossing of the ankles Locking wrists together, with U.E.s out in front, to rotate shoulders Maintaining at least 1 if not both knees in flexion to assist with trunk rotation
The patient has a diagnosis of Guillain Barre. Active exerci…
The patient has a diagnosis of Guillain Barre. Active exercise should be implemented in which phase of the disease?
A patient with a C6 complete spinal cord injury is working t…
A patient with a C6 complete spinal cord injury is working toward independent self-feeding. The therapist emphasizes the importance of wrist extension to effectively use the tenodesis grasp for holding utensils. What is the degree of active wrist extension required for the patient to successfully feed themselves?
In the image shown, identify the view of figures A and B
In the image shown, identify the view of figures A and B
How does a pressure relief performed by someone with a C6 in…
How does a pressure relief performed by someone with a C6 injury differ from a pressure relief performed by one with a C7 injury?
A patient sustains a complete spinal cord injury at the T8 l…
A patient sustains a complete spinal cord injury at the T8 level. Upon examination, the clinician finds that the patient has some preserved sensory function in the T9 and T10 dermatomes but no voluntary motor function below T8. How should the clinician classify the zone of preservation for this patient?
Identify 2 precautions for therapeutic exercise when working…
Identify 2 precautions for therapeutic exercise when working with a patient that has a diagnosis of Guillain-Barre. (Worth 2 Points) If the precautions are not adhered to, what would be the impact on the patient’s treatment progression? (Worth 2 Points)
List 2 physical therapy goals that should be addressed durin…
List 2 physical therapy goals that should be addressed during the recovery phase when treating a patient with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. (Worth 2 points)