A physical therapist is working with a patient that has mild…
A physical therapist is working with a patient that has mild cognitive impairment on walking throughout the therapy gym while naming animals, counting backward by 2’s and 3’s, and saying the alphabet backwards. This task fits best under which of the following categories of interventions?
Read DetailsA patient with glioblastoma multiforme is hospitalized for w…
A patient with glioblastoma multiforme is hospitalized for worsening seizures and CNS function one year after initial resection of the tumor and noted to have extensive tumor regrowth. Physical therapy has received orders to evaluate and treat, but the patient has elected to discharge home with hospice services. What is the best course of action for the physical therapist?
Read DetailsA 56 year old patient with post polio syndrome is attending…
A 56 year old patient with post polio syndrome is attending physical therapy to address worsened right lower extremity muscle weakness in order to return to weekend hiking and evening walks with their dog. Which of the following would be the BEST intervention for this individual to achieve their goal?
Read DetailsA patient is experiencing neck pain and loss of pain and tem…
A patient is experiencing neck pain and loss of pain and temperature sensation in bilateral upper extremities in a cape like pattern, but proprioception and motor function are intact. These symptoms are most likely due to which of the following problems?
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