The Physical Therapists goals for a patient with neck pain t…
The Physical Therapists goals for a patient with neck pain that has occurred on-off for 3 months include: Reduce sx by 50% to allow sleeping all night in 1 week Reduce pain & spasms to facilitate improved Range of Motion and safety with driving 2 weeks Resume normal Activities of Daily Living (ADL), recreation, work activities 3 weeks The Plan of Care includes the utilization of Interferential Current (IFC). Which set of parameters would BEST accomplish the established goals?
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Use the following case to answer the question. Name: John Doe Date of Birth: 05/16/70 Dx: left heel pain Precautions: none S: Patient reports pain 3/10 with walking O: ROM (in degrees) MOTION (Active) Right (Passive) (Active) Left (Passive) Dorsiflexion 5 7 0 1 Plantarflexion 50 55 51 55 Inversion Eversion 30 33 10 12 28 33 11 15 STRENGTH RIGHT LEFT Dorsiflexion 5 / 5 5 / 5 Plantar flexion 4+ / 5 4- / 5 Inversion 4 / 5 3 / 5 Eversion 4 / 5 4 / 5 If the patient demonstrated FULL Passive Range of Motion of the left ankle invertors in a position against gravity, but was only able to actively move through 65% of the available range, what muscle grade should the Physical Therapist Assistant assign the patient?
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A Physical Therapist Assistant is performing a manual muscle test. In the seated position the patient is unable to flex their Right hip. Which one of the following positions would be the MOST appropriate alternate testing position to determine the muscle strength grade for Right hip flexion?
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