The patient was seen for skilled PT today with no complaints…
The patient was seen for skilled PT today with no complaints of pain. However, the patient requires increased verbal/tactile cues due to apraxia. During therapeutic activity interventions, the patient presented with increased spasticity and difficulty initiating movement in the hooklying position. What technique should be utilized prior to improving hook-lying lower trunk rotation? Following reduced spasticity, what technique should the therapist proceed with to improve initiation of lower trunk rotation, increase intra- and intermuscular coordination, and promote independent movement?