A patient has sustained a left hemisphere CVA. Which characteristic is MOST likely to be observed?  

The patient has a past medical history of bilateral knee arthroplasty surgeries. He would like to return to his boating hobby; however, he is concerned about his ability to balance under dynamic conditions. What would be the most appropriate sequence for the following activities? 1. ‘Bear Walking’ (mimics bear walking with hands and feet on surface and buttocks in the air) sequence 2. Closed chain L.E. exercises 3. Single leg stance 4. Walking on treadmill while turning head side to side

June Weaver has a diagnosis of macular degeneration. Due to recent episodes of falling, she has begun physical therapy to work on her balance. The therapist explained that with her deficits the focus of her treatment will be to reinforce which of the following?

The PTA is going to see a home health patient with ALS, and notes in the PT evaluation that the patient has L.E. spasticity. Which of the following interventions is not likely to be useful in the treatment session?

Which type of practice results in slower initial performance but better long-term retention?

A patient requires no tactile cueing to complete a task. This MOST closely indicates:

A patient experiences an occlusion in one internal carotid artery. Which structure would MOST help maintain cerebral perfusion by providing an alternate route for blood flow?

The PT has delegated the therapeutic exercise component of the program to the PTA. The PT has determined the patient needs to work on reactive balance control. Which of the following exercises should the PTA utilize?

A patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) presents with progressive cervical muscle weakness resulting in difficulty maintaining head control during functional activities. Which of the following interventions is LEAST appropriate for managing this patient’s condition?

Which clinical tool is MOST appropriate for monitoring a patient’s perceived fatigue during exercise?