A 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?
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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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A physical therapist is working with a 45-year old person that sustained a moderate traumatic brain injury 2 months ago and has just qualified for disability insurance. Based on this information, when will they be eligible to receive Medicare benefits?
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The brain of a person that had dementia is examined post-mortem. The report indicates that there was global atrophy of the cerebral cortex, neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein, and accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques. Which type of dementia is this MOST consistent with?
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