During which stage of motor learning does the patient require the most frequent feedback?

You are working in a busy PT clinic when a colleague’s patient goes into cardiac arrest.  List two things that you should do other than initiate CPR. 

You are treating a patient with MRSA in their abdominal wound. The patient would be in what type of isolation precaution?

Our goal as physical therapy professionals is to improve a person’s ability to participate in life roles. We do this by considering the following:

Kassie is a 13-year-old female diagnosed with 2nd degree left ankle sprain.  The POC includes aquatic therapy PWB (50%) and AROM.  Your treatment would include the following:

Normal aging changes of the older adult gait pattern include which of the following:

Thelma has been performing pivot transfers to the wheelchair with minimal to moderate assistance and is ready to begin gait training. She is eager to begin ambulating, but her arms and legs are weak from her extended illness.   What device would be best for her to use initially? Why? (2 points for device and reason)    

During the gait cycle, the swing phase of gait is most dependent upon which of the following?

Contact guard assist means the PTA is providing what level of assistance?

During heel strike to foot flat, the ankle is moving from a dorsiflexed position to a plantarflexed position.