A PTA is working with a T1 SCI patient on progressions of wheelchair mechanics in the rehabilitation gym. The PTA notices that the patient begins to demonstrate profuse sweating in areas above the injury, constricted pupils, and restlessness. The patient also reports a dull headache and blurred vision. What is the INITIAL response the PTA should perform?

Which of the following is the FIRST level that a patient with a SCI would be able to perform short distance ambulation in the home and community?

A PTA is working on strengthening with a patient who sustained a SCI at C7.  The patient is performing scapular pushups in the prone on forearms position. How is the primary muscle working as the patient performs the lift part of the push up?

Which of the following is NOT a common sign or symptom of Parkinson’s Disease?

Pressure relief should be performed _________________?

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?

Dx:  Multiple Sclerosis      PT Eval Objective data:       Static sitting balance= good       Dynamic sitting balance=fair with BUE       Pivot Transfers= mod assistance         PT Goal:  Independent transfers      PT POC:  PNF techniques to meet PT goal.       Which of the following will BEST meet the PT goal within the POC?

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 treating a patient with a PNF diagonal pattern.  The patient is moving their UE using the following muscles:  infraspinatus, middle deltoid, supraspinatus, anterior deltoid, and extensor digitorum, extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris.  Which of the following PNF diagonals is being performed?

This secondary complication begins initially as an alteration of muscle tissue that progresses to capsular changes, possibly leading to skin breakdown and subsequently pain.