You are working with a patient who had a stroke two weeks ag…
You are working with a patient who had a stroke two weeks ago. You ask him to reach for a glass on a table directly in front of him. You observe him initiate the movement with simultaneous scapular elevation/ retraction, shoulder abduction and external rotation, slight elbow flexion, a neutral forearm, and wrist and finger flexion. There appears to be no voluntary movement in the synergy, but you do note an associated reaction. According to Brunnstrom, which stage of recovery is this patient in?
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A patient with Parkinson’s Disease demonstrates a highly stereotyped gait posture and pattern characterized by a forward, rigidly stooped head and trunk with hips and knees stiffly bent and a narrow BOS, shuffling steps with weight on toes and a tendency to increasing speed. Which of the following terms is used for this type of gait?
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The therapist has decided to work with the patient on transfers by having the patient perform bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to mat, wheelchair to couch, and wheelchair to tub transfers during one treatment session. Which of the following statements best explains the benefit of having the patient practice this way?
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