A physical therapist reviews a patient chart with a diagnosi…
A physical therapist reviews a patient chart with a diagnosis of brain tumor and brain herniation. Upon review, the therapist notes the tumor has caused displacement of the cerebral hemisphere across midline under the falx cerebri. What brain herniation is being described?
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A patient with a right cerebrovascular accident attends physical therapy with a goal to be more independent getting out of their chair at home, which is a low, soft lounge chair. The physical therapist chooses to take the patient into the gym treatment area which has a low, soft chair to practice sit to stand transfers. Which of the following neuroplasticity principles BEST describes the intervention selection?
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A physical therapist is working with a patient who has a history of cardiac arrhythmias. During the session, the patient stops responding to questions, appears to have weakness of their right side, and seems confused. The therapist sits the patient down and calls Emergency Medical Services (EMS). By the time EMS arrives 10 minutes later, all symptoms have resolved. Which of the following diagnoses is most likely?
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