A patient who had a total knee joint replacement has limited…
A patient who had a total knee joint replacement has limited knee joint flexion. Considering the ICF framework, which of the following is an environmental factor that could delay this patient’s ability to achieve independent mobility in the home environment?
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During an examination, the physical therapist observes the patient’s posture noting wrist flexion, elbow extension, shoulder internal rotation and scapular winging of the right arm. Manual muscle testing revealed 2/5 strength in shoulder external rotators and abductors and elbow flexors and 4/5 strength in elbow extensors and wrist and finger flexors. If these findings are due to a neurological injury, where is the most likely location of the injury?
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A patient demonstrates only 2 degrees of passive dorsiflexion at the talocrural joint, with full available plantarflexion. There is no ankle weakness or spasticity. Which of the following gait deviations is the physical therapist most likely to observe during ambulation?
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