A PTA is working in an outpatient facility with a patient who suffered a brain injury 3 months ago. The tasks being attempted is standing up from a chair, walking to the counter (across the clinic), retrieving a glass of water, and bringing the item back to the original location and sitting down – such as they do normally at home. However, the patient is struggling with keeping balance while holding the glass of water and walking back to the chair.    Which of the following activities could the PTA do with the patient to help improve this difficult portion of the task? 

For bed mobility progression, which of the following could occur FIRST secondary to weakness as assessed by recording myotomes?

Which of the following below correctly identifies the area of the brain where primary disturbances in the dopamine systems produce bradykinetic syndromes? 

Which of the following is not a common symptom of multiple sclerosis?

Similar to leaning forward during sitting, bridging while in bed has an ability to increase which of the following? 

The function of the Serratus Anterior muscles is ____________________?

A PTA is treating a patient with the following objective findings: MMT of 2/5 for major muscle group of UE’s, LE’s, and the trunk.   The patient requires maximum assistance with transfers.  The patient is unable to sit statically or dynamically unsupported without maximum assistance. Which of the following activities would you most likely choose to address?

Which of the following mechanisms is an effective way to help inhibit spasticity in a patient diagnosed with MS? 

Which of the following is the FIRST level that a patient with a SCI would have some knee flexion?

The first level that the Serratus Anterior muscle becomes available in a SCI patient is_____________?