A physical therapist (PT) is working with a 13-year-old with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP). The patient’s current GMFCS level is III, and she uses bilateral forearm crutches for her mobility. Considering the FITT principle specific to her aerobic exercise, which of the following statements BEST supports the PT’s exercise prescription?  

A 62-year-old morbidly obese patient is referred to a physical therapist by their primary care physician due to deconditioning and increased falls due to diabetic neuropathy in his bilateral lower extremities.  The patient reports that they were diagnosed with Type 2 DM (diabetes mellitus) approximately 10 years ago. They report that their average blood sugar levels are 180 mg/dl.  The patient does not wear a continuous blood sugar monitor and performs blood sugar checks 2-3 times per day. His initial evaluation results are as follows: Vitals: BP: 148/88, HR 88, O2 sats 94% Berg Balance Scale: 45/56 5 times sit to stand: 18.2 seconds 6 minute walk test: 210 meters. Vital signs following: 160/89, HR 110, O2 sats 95%. RR 23, RPE rated at 8/10 (Borg 0-10 scale).  10 MWT:  0.87 m/s at usual speed Sensation:  5.07 monofilament testing- 6/10 locations not felt on right,  4/10 locations not felt on the left. The PT is seeing the patient was their second visit.  The patient checked his blood sugars about 3 hours ago prior to breakfast and said they were 192 mg/dl.  The PT plan of care includes therapeutic exercise. Which of the following would be appropriate to include?

What is the primary goal of a physical therapist’s involvement in annual wellness visits?   

A patient is referred to physical therapy for intermittent claudication pain due to peripheral arterial disease (PAD).  As part of the evaluation, the physical therapist completes the claudication walking test. The results of 2 trials of this test are as follows: able to ambulate 4 minutes and 15 seconds on each trial when moderate pain rated 5/10 (on 1-10 pain rating scale) occurred, requiring a seated rest break. With this information write out your exercise prescription for aerobic exercise using the FITT (frequency, intensity, time, type) for this individual to address their goal of improving pain free walking.

Which of the following benefits of early mobilization in the critically ill population demonstrates an effect on the hematologic system?

Which of the following is true regarding current evidence of exercise therapy with cancer? 

Patients with which of the following conditions is most likely to benefit from inspiratory muscle training?

When completing aerobic exercise testing with individuals with Down Syndrome, which of the following tests is recommended?  

A physical therapist (PT) is seeing a patient with fibromyalgia and chronic low back pain due to a car accident. The patient reports difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night, and rarely waking up feeling refreshed. The patient states that their sleep difficulties are significantly impacting their daily functioning, but states “this is just part of the life of a busy person who is working and parenting young children”.  What is the primary role of the physical therapist in managing disordered sleep?

A physical therapist (PT) is treating a 54-year-old patient with a diagnosis of bilateral knee osteoarthritis. After several weeks of physical therapy, the patient expresses concern that there hasn’t been any significant improvement in their pain level and states, “What’s the point in exercising if it hurts and I’m just going to need to have them replaced?” The PT suspects that the patient’s outcomes are compromised due to an elevated BMI and suboptimal adherence to their home exercise program.  The PT would like to engage in a productive conversation about the importance of exercise and weight management. They choose to use motivational interviewing techniques. Which of the following is a question they could ask to convey empathy?