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Strengthening of which muscle(s) can be achieved in prone-on-elbows by having the patient push the elbows down into the mat and tuck in the chin while lifting and rounding out the shoulders and upper thorax?

What equipment would be most essential based on the case scenario?

A PTA is treating a patient who sustained a C7 SCI 2 months ago.  The PT goal is independent with transfers, pressure relief, bed mobility and w/c mobility.  The POC is for mat activities, pressure relief, w/c and transfer training.  Pt’s tricep is a 3/5 and remaining UE musculature is a 4/5 grossly.  The PTA chose all of the following activities for the patient’s treatment EXCEPT?

Which of     Which of the following observations about dual tasking and motor performance for people with moderate to advanced Parkinson’s disease is more likely to be seen?

In the supine mat progression, a patient just completed being able to stabilize on their elbows (forearms) and some manual resistance using a PNF technique of Rhythmic Stabilization.  The next step in treatment in the supine progression would be_____________?

Which of the following is a common precaution to take into account when performing interventions with people with a spinal cord injury?

Pressure relief should be performed _________________?

This device may improve respiratory function, cough ability, and speech in patients with high thoracic and cervical lesions; improve respiratory mechanics by compensating for nonfunctioning abdominal muscles. And compresses abdominal contents to increase intra-abdominal pressure and elevate the diaphragm into a more optimal position for breathing.

A patient with a C4 SCI is able to adduct the scapula using which of the following muscles?

A PTA is scheduled to treat a patient who suffered a CVA.  The PTA observes the patient sitting in the wheelchair leaning to the patient’s affected side.  Which of the following BEST describes what the PTA can assess from this observation?