A patient presents to physical therapy with an unknown diagn…

A patient presents to physical therapy with an unknown diagnosis and concern for potential Parkinson’s Disease. Symptoms began 2 months ago. Upon evaluation, the physical therapist finds the following impairments: 1. Magnetic gait with slow, short and shuffling steps and occasional freezing of gait during turns 2. Cognitive impairment including difficulty dual tasking (unable to recall >1/3 words within 30 seconds while ambulating) 3. Self report of new-onset intermittent urinary incontinence Based on your findings above, which of the following is the MOST likely condition this patient is experiencing?

Which value of forced vital capacity (in percent of predicte…

Which value of forced vital capacity (in percent of predicted) is used as a threshold regarding decisions related to non-invasive ventilation and/or ability to have a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placed in a person that has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?