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Right lateral pelvis tilt places the right hip in

Upper motor neuron lesions present with:

How many degrees of freedom does a biaxial joint have?

 The MOST appropriate goal for an individual who sustained a C7 to C8 spinal cord injury is to be able to perform wheelchair-to-commode transfers at which of the following levels?

A long-term goal for an individual following a hip arthroplasty is independence in lower extremity dressing with adaptive equipment. What is the MOST relevant short-term goal for the OT practitioner to work on with the individual?

 What is the MOST important positioning strategies an OT practitioner can provide for a patient with a hip replacement while the patient is supine?

 As a result of a muscular sclerosis, a patient currently requires maximal assistance with ADLs due to weakness. The patient verbalizes a goal of transferring from their bed to their wheelchair independently so they can dress in the chair. The patient can bear weight on their legs but has a difficult time maintaining an upright posture. What type of transfer should the COTA attempt FIRST to reach this desired goal?

Taking multiple steps in place prior to initiating gait is which type of deviation?

When transferring an individual from one seat to another, how can a COTA BEST protect oneself from injury?

Lateral pelvic shift to the stance leg: