The PTA is treating  a patient diagnosed with liver cirrhosi…

The PTA is treating  a patient diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. The patient fell down the basement steps and had a fracture of the left distal tibia and is immobilized in a walking boot.  3 days post injury the PTA observes purpura and edema on both lower extremities from the mid tibial area to the mid foot.  Do you think that the purpura and edema are MOST LIKELY a recent occurrence?___________ EXPLAIN WHY?____________________________________________________________________________________

A 21 year old male college cross country runner has been dia…

A 21 year old male college cross country runner has been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease resulting in a surgical procedure that has occurred 2 days ago.  Describe types of exercise and functional activity that you will expect to see in the PT’s written plan of care.  GIve a brief benefit of the exercises that you choose.