A physical therapist evaluates a patient with limited upper…
A physical therapist evaluates a patient with limited upper extremity function who lives in a small apartment with narrow doorways and tight turning spaces. Which of the following power wheelchair features is MOST appropriate for this patient’s environment?
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A physical therapist is fitting a patient with foot drop for a carbon fiber AFO. The patient is an active adult who enjoys walking long distances. Which of the following is the MOST likely benefit of using a carbon fiber AFO in this case?
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A physical therapist is treating a 7-year-old child who has spastic diplegia cerebral palsy. The patient has a flexible foot. They exhibit hindfoot valgus, subtalar eversion and forefoot adduction while walking. The patient has no difficulty with foot clearance during swing and does not crouch while standing or during gait. Which of the following orthoses is MOST appropriate for this patient?
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A physical therapist is working with a patient with complete L4 paraplegia. The patient’s goal is to ambulate community distances using the least restrictive assistive device. Which orthotic device is the MOST appropriate for this patient?
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