Mr. E had a heart attack and is presently in the Cardiac Car…

Mr. E had a heart attack and is presently in the Cardiac Care Unit.  Physical therapy has been ordered to initiate inpatient cardiac rehabilitation.  He is stable and his lab results indicate that the MI is complete.  He is currently at Level 3 (2 – 2.5 METs).  Which activity would be contraindicated at this time?

Mr. E had a heart attack and is presently in the Cardiac Car…

Mr. E had a heart attack and is presently in the Cardiac Care Unit.  Physical therapy has been ordered to initiate inpatient cardiac rehabilitation.  He is stable and his lab results indicate that the MI is complete.  He is currently at Level 3 (2 – 2.5 METs).  Which activity would be contraindicated at this time?

A physical therapist is treating a 22 year old competitive g…

A physical therapist is treating a 22 year old competitive gymnast.  The patient has been referred to physical therapy by an orthopedic surgeon due to an ankle injury.  She is complaining of feeling weak and reports heart palpitations.  The therapist gathers the following information:  BMI 17.9, BP 100/60, HR 104 at rest.  How should the therapist initially handle this situation?

Your patient has a diagnosis of hypertension and coronary ar…

Your patient has a diagnosis of hypertension and coronary artery disease for which she takes medication.  You are designing an exercise program for her which will include aerobic activity.  Which of the following pieces of equipment would cause the most myocardial oxygen demand?

Your patient has a diagnosis of hypertension and coronary ar…

Your patient has a diagnosis of hypertension and coronary artery disease for which she takes medication.  You are designing an exercise program for her which will include aerobic activity.  Which of the following pieces of equipment would cause the most myocardial oxygen demand?

You are treating Mr. B for an ankle sprain.  During gait tra…

You are treating Mr. B for an ankle sprain.  During gait training, the patient suddenly complains of severe abdominal and lower back pain which he describes as a “tearing” sensation.  The patient reports feeling his stomach “throb.”  His blood pressure is 90/60 and the pulse is 110.  The patient complains of nausea and feeling lightheaded.  How would you respond?