A PTA works on rolling supine to prone with a pediatric patient diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The patient has rigid extensor tone in supine that is making the activity more challenging. What reflex is limiting this activity?
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A PTA is observing a patient’s gait and notes an increased l…
A PTA is observing a patient’s gait and notes an increased lateral pelvic tilt during stance phase on the right. Based on this observation, which muscles require strengthening?
Which reflex does NOT have an intrauterine onset?
Which reflex does NOT have an intrauterine onset?
Which of the following IS NOT a category scored with the Gla…
Which of the following IS NOT a category scored with the Glasgow Coma Scale?
What is the purpose the Barium diagnostic test?
What is the purpose the Barium diagnostic test?
Discussing antibiotic therapy with patients is within the sc…
Discussing antibiotic therapy with patients is within the scope of work for a PTA.
A patient using a wheelchair arranges for a local contractor…
A patient using a wheelchair arranges for a local contractor to widen the doorway to their bathroom. What is the MINIMUM recommended width for a doorway?
What population may show signs of emotional distress due to…
What population may show signs of emotional distress due to healthcare transitions, body image concerns, or identity struggles?
What is the importance of performing a creatinine test?
What is the importance of performing a creatinine test?
As a patient attempts to lift an arm to reach for an object,…
As a patient attempts to lift an arm to reach for an object, a flexor synergy is observed. Which of the following correctly identifies the components of the flexor synergy in the UE?