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In the supine mat progression, a patient just completed being able to stabilize on their elbows (forearms) and some manual resistance using a PNF technique of Rhythmic Stabilization.  The next step in treatment in the supine progression would be_____________?

Which of the following is a common precaution to take into account when performing interventions with people with a spinal cord injury?

Pressure relief should be performed _________________?

This device may improve respiratory function, cough ability, and speech in patients with high thoracic and cervical lesions; improve respiratory mechanics by compensating for nonfunctioning abdominal muscles. And compresses abdominal contents to increase intra-abdominal pressure and elevate the diaphragm into a more optimal position for breathing.

A patient with a C4 SCI is able to adduct the scapula using which of the following muscles?

A PTA is scheduled to treat a patient who suffered a CVA.  The PTA observes the patient sitting in the wheelchair leaning to the patient’s affected side.  Which of the following BEST describes what the PTA can assess from this observation?

A patient diagnosed with MS has been treated with Prednisolone for the past four weeks. This is the third time this year that the patient has been treated with this medication. Which of the following are possible adverse effects of extended use of this medication?

The first level that the infraspinatus muscle becomes available in a SCI patient is ___________?

A pt is recovering from a complete C5 SCI and the PTA is performing PROM on the mat when the patient suddenly complains of a pounding headache and double vision. The patient is sweating profusely and BP is 240/95. What is the best course of action? 

PT Goal:  Improve Dynamic Sitting Balance for trunk rotation.      PT POC:  PNF techniques to meet PT goal.      Which of the following will BEST meet the PT goal within the POC?