You have just been referred a patient for treatment related to Parkinsonism. He presents with an observable shuffling type gait and reports he stumbles occasionally around the home, especially on thicker carpets.  In terms of footwear, which of the following would be the best initial choice?

During a gait evaluation, you notice that your patient strikes the ground at initial contact with the forefoot first. What potential etiologies could be contributing to this abnormal gait pattern?

Patient presenting with an anterior compression fracture of T9 would most likely be fitted with a:

Which term describes the intraoperative suturing of muscle to muscle?

You are evaluating the gait of a transfemoral amputee. It is noted that the prosthesis is too tall/long. Which of the following best describes lateral trunk bending for toe clearance during swing?

You are stairs training a young healthy above the knee amputee. According to the prosthetist, the prosthetic knee has the computer programming to allow the amputee to ascend the stairs one step at a time (step to step) and to descend the stairs reciprocally (step over step) once the client is fully trained. You know you will be working with which of the following prosthetic knees.

You are evaluating the gait of a lower limb amputee. Which of the following best describes a lateral whip?

The transtibial socket that allows for distribute the weight-bearing load over the entire surface of the limb, even in areas considered to be pressure intolerant is the:

Which of the following prosthetic socket walls would most likely be excessively high and uncomfortable to result in ipsilateral trunk bending in a transfemoral amputee?

You are performing stairs training with a 74 year old gentleman, with an above the knee amputaion. He has been properly fir with his new prosthesis. His goal is ambulating up and down the 5 stairs going in and out of his modular home. He has been fitted with a K2 level 4-bar polycentric mechanical prosthetic knee. Which of the following scenarios would describe your PT goals for ambulating up and down the 5 stairs?