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With Cerebral Palsy, systemic issues can include cardiac pathology encompassing defects to the chambers of the heart.

A PTA is treating an 8-year-old child with bilateral tight hip flexors.  What position of play would be most appropriate for this patient?

A PTA is treating an 8-month-old baby and notes that the baby becomes fussy when handled, does not like cuddling, and does not like to wear clothes.  This baby could be considered:

A patient with pelvic floor dysfunction is instructed in exercises to increase pelvic floor awareness and strength.  To perform initial isometric exercises, which one of the following positions would be BEST to place the patient to start?

A PTA is treating a patient with a recent spinal cord injury who is also showing signs of depression. What is the BEST way for the PTA to support this patient during treatment?

Which of the following describe the CORRECT sequence for the development of grasp?

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?

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 of the following IS NOT a category scored with the Glasgow Coma Scale?