A persistent suck reflex would interfere with all EXCEPT:

Your patient has been referred for torticollis. On the initial evaluation you find the following passive ROM measurements: Right cervical rotation= 100 degrees, Left cervical rotation = 45 degrees, Right lateral flexion=25 degrees, Left lateral flexion= 50 degrees. Patient is able to track a visually stimulating toy to the right but exhibits difficulty to the left. What muscle is most likely affected?

Facilitation of equilibrium reactions in sitting should concentrate on several things. Which of the following best describes the most important aspect to consider prior to actually facilitating equilibrium reactions? PICK THE BEST ANSWER

A condition commonly associated with DCD is:

A typical 5-7 month old baby exhibits protective extension forward in sitting.

You are treating a child in an outpatient clinic. The OT notices that the child is unable to get up from the middle of the floor independently and comes to you with her concern.  What age would be considered typical for a child to be able to come to standing independently?

The law that mandates educational services for children 0 -3 years of age who have been identified as having a qualifying disability is:

Joey Bagodoughts is seen in your clinic for a motor control problem of the foot and ankle. As you develop a PT program for him and establish a HEP you begin to notice a few other signs: steppage gait pattern, increased lordosis, difficulty climbing stairs, unable to consistently lift his head when supine against gravity, difficulty rising from the floor.  You immediately begin to realize that something else is going on. What are the things you are considering in your differential diagnosis?

Acute Care

Folic acid is an important vitamin for women who are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, as it reduces the risk of: