Blog

A patient is referred to out-patient physical therapy with a history of recent falls (2 in the past month), balance deficits, and unsteady gait. What should the physical therapist prioritize FIRST in the neuro exam with this patient?

Research evidence demonstrates that exercise can help slow disease progression in individuals with degenerative Cerebellar Ataxias. Which of the following findings was demonstrated through research on “Intensive Coordinative Therapy” for cerebellar ataxia? 

A diabetic patient presents with delayed healing. This is documented under:

Which of the following is true with regards to exercise in patients with MS, ALS and other progressive neurodegenerative disorders?

A)  Study the diagram below.  Provide TWO LETTERS that mark unconformities.  Name the type of unconformity represented by each of these two letters. AND, B) Explain the formation of a nonconformity.

Three months following a left CVA and 4-week stay in in-patient rehab, a patient is receiving home health physical therapy. The patients movements in the right extremities show good recovery with movement out of synergy. The patient’s functional level is a 6 on the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) indicating near functional independence. At this juncture, what should be the focus of motor learning strategies during Home Health PT? 

A patient is experiencing left ankle muscle weakness and foot drag when ambulating greater than 10 minutes for the past 3 months. Muscle cramps and weakness in the right hand are also present and have been getting worse for the past 3 weeks. Neuromuscular screening examination reveals 4-/5 MMT and fasciculations in the left extensor hallicus longus, left tibialis anterior, and right first dorsal interossei. Sensory testing for light touch and vibration of the UE and LE is normal. Which of the following conditions is most consistent with the patient’s signs and symptoms?

According to the Karnath & Broetz (2003) article and what we discussed in lab, which of the following interventions should be the FIRST STEP in the four-step treatment protocol for patients with Contraversive Pushing?

Layer “M” below is a plutonic igneous rock and contains inclusions of rocks N and L.  Choose the best description of this rock from the choices provided.  

The primary goal of distribution centers is to warehouse products for an extended period of time.