Which combination of outcome measures would be MOST efficien…

Which combination of outcome measures would be MOST efficient and effective to provide information about the patient’s quality of walking and utilization of assistive devices/braces and level of assistance after Spinal Cord Injury while also capturing information about the patient’s prognosis for community ambulation?

A patient is experiencing left ankle muscle weakness and foo…

A patient is experiencing left ankle muscle weakness and foot drag when walking greater than 10 minutes for the past 3 months. Muscle cramps and weakness in the right hand are also present for the past 3 weeks. Neuromuscular screening examination reveals 4-/5 MMT and fasciculations in the left extensor hallicus longus, left tibialis anterior, and right first dorsal interossei. Sensory testing for light touch and vibration of the UE and LE is normal. Which of the following conditions is most consistent with the patient’s signs and symptoms?

A patient is recovering from a complete spinal cord injury (…

A patient is recovering from a complete spinal cord injury (AIS A) at C7-C8 neurological level of injury. In writing functional goals for this patient, what is the physical therapist’s functional expectation for this patient’s highest level of independence regarding wheelchair mobility?