This refers to sustained contraction and posturing of the upper limbs in flexion and the lower limbs in extension.

In order to promote a productive treatment session with your patient with a TBI, who is in a confused and agitated state, the PTA should do all of the following EXCEPT:

The chemical released in the brain and which is lacking in the patient with Parkinson’s disease is:

The higher a patient’s FIM score: 

Diagnosis of clinically definite ALS requires:

You are explaning to your patient how the vestibular system works, its primary functions, and why they are feeling dizzy.  Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the vestibular system? 

You are going to see a home health patient with ALS, and you note in the PT evaluation that this person has LE spasticity.  Which of the following interventions is NOT likely to be useful to include in your caregiver training? 

Which of the following tests is NOT a functional assessment test that provides clinically useful evaluation of balance during common activities? 

Dopamine replacement is most effective in controlling the Parkinson’s disease motor symptoms of:

Your patient has been referred to your clinic with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.  He demonstrates slowness of movement due to a basal ganglia disorder.  He is exhibiting _____.