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A physical therapist is examining gait ability in a person with multiple sclerosis using the 6-minute walk test. The patient was able to ambulate a total of 600 meters during the test, but it was noted that they were able to walk 400 meters during the first 3-minutes of the test and only 200 meters during the second 3-minutes of the test. Which MS-related symptom does this scenario BEST describe?

What is the purpose of the disease-modifying medications approved for use with people that have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

A physical therapist examines a patient who has multiple sclerosis. The patient reports that since being diagnosed four years ago, the symptoms have continued to worsen without any plateau or lessening in severity. Which type of multiple sclerosis does this patient MOST likely have?

A 50-year old male has been diagnosed with probable amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and is demonstrating signs/symptoms in his lower extremities. Their grandfather had also been diagnosed with ALS. Based on this information, which type of ALS is MOST likely?

During a physical therapy session, a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis reports that they are experiencing difficulty sleeping flat on their back and having frequent morning headaches over the past week. These signs and symptoms are MOST likely related to which impairment?

The etiology / pathophysiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is BEST described by which of the following?

At the initial physical therapy visit, a person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has the following scores on screening tools: Braden score 20/23 PhQ-4 score 2/12 Brief Inventory of Mental Status (BIMS) score 14/15 Fatigue Severity Scale Score 48/63 Based on this information, which area requires the MOST emphasis in the current plan of care regarding interventions or referrals?

A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with multiple sclerosis after a recent exacerbation. The patient reports worsened right sided spasticity, weakness, and fatigue level compared to their prior baseline. They also note that they feel like food gets stuck in their throat when they are eating and they have frequent coughing episodes when they drink water, which are new symptoms compared to their baseline. What is the MOST appropriate course of action related to this person’s swallowing symptoms?

Which of the following symptoms would be MOST likely observed in a person that has multiple sclerosis?

A patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis demonstrates excessive drooling associated with difficulty swallowing. What is the name for this symptom?