A physical therapist is performing a cranial nerve exam on a patient who presents to the clinic following a concussion. The patient demonstrates diminished sensation on one side of their face. Which of the following instructions should be given to fully assess this cranial nerve?
Read DetailsA patient with traumatic brain injury demonstrates periods of eye opening and sleep-wake cycles but no purposeful movements or ability to communicate. The patient occasionally makes sounds and has startle responses but does not follow commands. Which of the following best describes this patient’s condition?
Read DetailsA 30 year old patient fell off their bicycle and hit their head yesterday. At the time of the event, the patient denied any pain but this morning their neck hurt. They deny any numbness or tingling. They walked into the clinic and are sitting on the treatment table. There is no midline tenderness. Which next step is most appropriate?
Read DetailsA patient with a severe traumatic brain injury initial exhibits decorticate posturing, which later progresses to decerebrate posturing during the acute phase of care. Which of the following implications is MOST likely to account for this change?
Read DetailsA patient develops involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal posturing of the left arm one year after recovering from a severe TBI that initially involved a coma and quadriplegia. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?
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