A PTA is scheduled to treat a patient who sustained a T10 SCI 4 days ago secondary to a fracture.  The PT goal includes maintain PROM of LE’s and the POC calls for PROM of LE’s.  Which of the following BEST describes the appropriate action for the PTA to take?

The first level that the Serratus Anterior muscle becomes available in a SCI patient is_____________?

The Diaphragm muscle first becomes available to a SCI patient at the ___________level.

The Extensor Carpi Radialis muscle first becomes available to a SCI patient at the ____________level.

A PTA is treating a patient who sustained a C7 SCI 2 months ago.  The PT goal is independent with transfers, pressure relief, bed mobility and w/c mobility.  The POC is for mat activities, pressure relief, w/c and transfer training.  Pt’s tricep is a 3/5 and remaining UE musculature is a 4/5 grossly.  The PTA chose all of the following activities for the patient’s treatment EXCEPT?

Which of the following would be CONTRAINDICATED in a patient with a C6 SCI?

The Latissimus Dorsi muscle first becomes available to a SCI patient at the _____level.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Flexor Synergy pattern in the UE?

A PTA is working with a patient with a C7 SCI on the long sitting mat progression.   Which of the following should the PTA work with the patient on FIRST?

A PTA is working with a patient with a diagnosis of a CVA. The patient stated their main goal was to be able to stand without their wife having to assist because he is concerned about her back pain. The PTA is having the patient work on repeated sit to stand transitions while providing manual and verbal feedback  and allowing the patient to observe themselves in a mirror.  Which of the following conditions is the PTA using to assist the patient in their performance and motivation?