Which of the following activity is an effective way to help patients with multiple sclerosis and their therapists initiate training sessions and provide energy effectiveness strategies?

The first level that the Quadratus Lumborum muscle becomes available in a SCI patient is_________?

PT Problem:  Pt has difficulty standing from regular chair without armrests      PT Goal:  Independent with sit to stand transitions from chair.      PT POC:  PNF techniques to meet PT goal.      Which of the following will BEST meet the PT goal within the POC?

A PTA is working with a T1 SCI patient on progressions of wheelchair mechanics in the rehabilitation gym. The PTA notices that the patient begins to demonstrate profuse sweating in areas above the injury, constricted pupils, and restlessness. The patient also reports a dull headache and blurred vision. What is the INITIAL response the PTA should perform?

Which of the following is the FIRST level that a patient with a SCI would be able to perform short distance ambulation in the home and community?

A PTA is working on strengthening with a patient who sustained a SCI at C7.  The patient is performing scapular pushups in the prone on forearms position. How is the primary muscle working as the patient performs the lift part of the push up?

Which of the following is NOT a common sign or symptom of Parkinson’s Disease?

Pressure relief should be performed _________________?

A PTA is working with a patient with a diagnosis of a CVA. The patient stated their main goal was to be able to stand without their wife having to assist because he is concerned about her back pain. The PTA is having the patient work on repeated sit to stand transitions while providing manual and verbal feedback  and allowing the patient to observe themselves in a mirror.  Which of the following conditions is the PTA using to assist the patient in their performance and motivation?

Dx:  Multiple Sclerosis      PT Eval Objective data:       Static sitting balance= good       Dynamic sitting balance=fair with BUE       Pivot Transfers= mod assistance         PT Goal:  Independent transfers      PT POC:  PNF techniques to meet PT goal.       Which of the following will BEST meet the PT goal within the POC?