A state-funded job training program wants to evaluate its impact on employment outcomes. Researchers plan to track employment rates six months later to compare outcomes. If random assignment were not possible, which of the following would be the best alternative evaluation design? 

Throughout this course, you’ve learned about various methods of program evaluation. How has this knowledge made you think about addressing a real-world issue that you’re passionate about? 

Which of the following statements correctly explains reliability and validity in measurement? 

What is the key muscle for C8?

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

Prader-Willi is a pediatric diagnosis characterized by all of the following except:  

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Guillian-Barre Syndrome?

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?

Knee hyperextension during stance is a common gait deficit in patients who have sustained a CVA.  This is commonly due to all of the following impairments except:

 Serial casting is primarily used for: