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Coordination tests commonly performed include all of the following EXCEPT:

As the head is turned to the right, the right horizontal semicircular canal (SCC) will have an increased firing rate while the left will have a decreased firing rate.  This is called the:

Andrea, a 19 year-old who has Multiple Sclerosis, has arrived to treatment today for her aquatic session. During conversation with her, she discloses that her mother and brother, whom she lives with, tested positive for Covid and have been in quarantine for a week. She has had no contact with them during that time and is not exhibiting any symptoms. Which of the following is an appropriate course of action at this visit?  

The ability to maintain the body’s position in space for stability and orientation is known as __________.

You have a patient with a neurological disorder such as Multiple Sclerosis.  His mood changes frequently and he either cries or laughs often for no apparent reason.  You suspect he is exhibiting what is referred to as __________.

The chemical released in the brain and which is lacking in the patient with Parkinson’s disease is:

Your patient with Parkinson’s disease is ambulating with a progressive increase in speed once he gains momentum, with a shortening in stride length.  His gait pattern is described as a _____ gait.

Your patient is demonstrating weakness or paralysis on one side of his body.  He has __________.

Wernicke’s aphasia results in:

This occurs when the firing rates of muscles are disrupted resulting in loss of smooth reciprocal movement, or when the CNS loses its ability to direct movement activity that requires accuracy.