A Physical Therapist is treating a patient with a 5-year his…
A Physical Therapist is treating a patient with a 5-year history of Parkinson’s Disease. The patient reports his chief complaint is feeling like he’s going to fall backwards if someone bumps into him when he’s standing in public areas. Which area of the MiniBEST would best screen for this complaint?
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A physical therapist is examining a patient who presents with recent onset of frequents falls and losses of balance. The patient’s husband reports that her falls happen unpredictably, she has been stuttering, and she often looks like she has a “surprised” look on her face. Which of the following diagnoses best fits this patient’s presentation?
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A 45 year-old female patient is admitted to acute rehabilitation with a diagnosis of Relapsing-Remitting MS with left-sided weakness. Patient has a BMI of 46.1 and her past medical history is significant for hypertension. On evaluation, she requires moderate assistance to maintain sitting balance and requires total assistance of 3 therapists to maintain static standing for 90 seconds. Which statement is true regarding gait training interventions for an estimated 4 week length of stay?
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