June Weaver has a diagnosis of macular degeneration.  Due to recent episodes of falling she has begun physical therapy to work on her balance.  The therapist explained that with her deficits the focus of her treatment will be to reinforce which of the following?

Which cerebral artery is a branch of the basilar artery?

Trixie Robins, a 15 year old, sustained a R tibial fracture 6 weeks ago.  She has progressed to FWB on the R and has graduated from bilateral to a single crutch for gait.  The PT has delegated improving Trixie’s coordination to the PTA.  The appropriate sequence of activities would be: 1. Supine place heel on opposite knee, slide heel down shin toward ankle 2. Stepping over & around obstacles, while carrying a light weight box 3. Alternate flexing & extending knees, while tracing a fine line of the mat 4. Supine flex & extend hips and knees with heels off the mat

Sid Markham, age 72, has a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.  The PT has delegated balance retraining to the PTA with an emphasis on the stepping strategy.  Which of the following activities would be most appropriate?

Sebastian Arnold is a polio survivor and has been functioning very well for several years, however he has become concerned about some changes in his physical abilities. Sebastian’s physician examined him and determined that Sebastian was experiencing an exacerbation of his condition. What is the hallmark sign that the physician noted during the exam?

Spinal Segment: Use this picture to answer questions: An injury to which area would result in flaccid paralysis?   

With practice a motor skill is becoming more coordinated.  There are fewer errors in performance, and the patient relates that he is beginning to get the “feel” of the movement.  What phase of motor learning is being described?

Refer to the spinal tracts picture Which area carries unconscious position sense?

The PT is assessing the patient’s proprioception.  Which of the following would be the most appropriate method?  

Which of the following diagnosis is sometimes referred to as a motor neuron disease?