A PTA is preparing to initiate gait training with a patient…
A PTA is preparing to initiate gait training with a patient who sustained an incomplete L3 spinal cord injury. The patient demonstrates the following bilateral muscle strength:Hip flexors: 4/5Knee extensors: 4/5Hip extensors: 2/5Ankle dorsiflexors: 1/5Ankle plantarflexors: 1/5The patient has bilateral AFOs and adequate standing balance with a rolling walker.Which gait pattern and functional outcome would be MOST appropriate?
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Each hemisphere is specialized for specific aspects of motor control in both hands i.e., the left hemisphere is involved mainly in coordinating the right upper limb to move but also influences the coordination of the left upper limb. What is the principle called?
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