A physical therapist is working with a patient with idiopath…

A physical therapist is working with a patient with idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease specifically on increasing gait speed, step length and walking cadence. Which of the following is the MOST likely intervention strategy to bypass the internal initiation of movement and improve the patient’s gait during the session?

A physical therapist is working with a patient that is in th…

A physical therapist is working with a patient that is in the middle stage of limb-onset amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and demonstrates 1/5 strength in bilateral upper extremities and 2+ to 3/5 strength in bilateral lower extremities. Which of the following assistive devices is most indicated to promote maximal independence function?

A patient presents to physical therapy with an unknown diagn…

A patient presents to physical therapy with an unknown diagnosis and concern for potential Parkinson’s Disease. Symptoms began 2 months ago. Upon evaluation, the physical therapist finds the following impairments: 1. Magnetic gait with slow, short and shuffling steps and occasional freezing of gait during turns 2. Cognitive impairment including difficulty dual tasking (unable to recall >1/3 words within 30 seconds while ambulating) 3. Self report of new-onset intermittent urinary incontinence Based on your findings above, which of the following is the MOST likely condition this patient is experiencing?