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Which of the following statements best describes compensatory intervention strategies?

A patient with a left CVA exhibits right hemiparesis and a dominant expression of extensor synergy in the lower extremity. Which of the following activities would be BEST  to incorporate into an intervention session to improve scooting in bed while decreasing the influence of extensor dominance?

Locked-in Syndrome (LIS)is a catastrophic event with sudden onset. Which set of facts are true of Locked-in Syndrome?

A 75 year old male patient who is 10 days post CVA ambulates with a large base quad cane. The patient presents with left neglect and diminished proprioception. Which of the following actions is most appropriate to ensure the patient safety?

You have been working with a 28-year old patient following an ischemic stroke.  He presents with decreased left quadriceps strength 4/5 and minimally increased left lower extremity spasticity,  and requires contact guard to ambulate without an assistive device with decreased weight shifting to his left side, and decreased speed.  Which task specific intervention will best facilitate motor learning for the task of ambulation?

A patient who is recovering from a stroke is having difficulty with stair climbing. Stairs are a very important activity for this patient to master as they live in a home with 5 steps to the front door and an additional 5 steps to the main living area (bi-level home design).  During stair ascent, the patient is able to position the more involved foot on the step, but is unable to transfer the weight up to the next stair level. What is the BEST exercise intervention to address this problem?

A 55 year old male, patient 4 months post right CVA, requires an orthosis due to occasional dragging of the toe during the swing phase of gait. The patient presents with weakness of the dorsiflexors and has good medial/lateral stability of the ankle. Which of the following orthotic options is the most appropriate for this patient?

Which of the following descriptions Best describes a TIA?

Environmental context is an important consideration for structuring motor skills. What is the benefit of practicing gait with your patient in an open environment?

Convert the following units: 55 kg = _______ lbs