A physical therapist is leading a group exercise class for p…

A physical therapist is leading a group exercise class for people with Parkinson’s disease. The therapist wants to focus on sit to stand transfer ability as one of the activities for the session, but needs to be prepared to modify the activity to meet the needs of the clients that range from stage 2 through stage 4 on the Hoehn & Yahr Scale. Provide 4 intervention variations address this functional task (0.5 points per exercise)? Rank your responses from EASIEST to most HARDEST. 

You take a new AT position with a gymnastics team.  After re…

You take a new AT position with a gymnastics team.  After reviewing your team medical records you note that several have had hip injuries.  You decide to screen your team for hip instability.  Provide 3 causes of joint instability and explain what you would do in your evaluation to rule out this issue.

Jump Far, your conference triple jump champion, just underwe…

Jump Far, your conference triple jump champion, just underwent surgery for piriformis syndrome. They are one of the unlucky ones whose sciatic nerve pierces the piriformis muscle.  Dr. Hack did a wonderful job with correcting the piriformis syndrome, however they inadvertently cut the Superior Gluteal Nerve in the process.  What problems would you expect Jump to have?   Provide 4.              A)             B)             C)             D)