Jan Carr, age 55, sustained a stroke involving the right sid…
Jan Carr, age 55, sustained a stroke involving the right side of her body. She is presenting with a flexion synergy in the U.E. and an extension synergy in the L.E. The PT has delegated positioning to the PTA under the plan of care to counteract the spasticity. How should the PTA position the patient? 1. Scapula protraction, shoulder external rotation, elbow extension and forearm supination 2. Pelvic retraction, hip and knee extension, and ankle dorsiflexion 3. Scapula retraction, shoulder internal rotation, elbow flexion, and forearm pronation 4. Pelvic protraction, hip and knee flexion, and ankle dorsiflexion
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The patient, age 56, was admitted to the hospital following a MVA. He sustained multiple fractures as a result of the accident. The PTA is performing therapeutic exercise to the patient. He is now experiencing difficulty breathing. The patient is experiencing which of the following?
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