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________is the brain’s way of producing movement. Whereas, _____ is how the skills are aquired. 

Which of these terms would align with Rood’s definition of muscles working together, such as flexors and extensors of the neck co-contracting to establish upright head control?

You are introducing PNF patterns to your patient for the first time. What would be appropriate sequencing? 

The plan of care indicates that the patient presents in Stage 3 of Brunnstrom’s Stages of Recovery with UE flexion synergy dominance. Which of the following would you expect to encounter?

You are using a PNF LE extremity pattern that includes the motions of hip extension, external rotation, adduction, and plantarflexion This corresponds to which of these PNF patterns?

Your patient has been practicing grasping her spoon in her room during her downtime. She is now able to hold a pencil to begin writing again. This is an example of what neuroplasticity principle? 

Your patient arrives with significant increased pain compared to last session. Your patient has had clearance from MD, x-ray results showing no fractures. What should be your next line of action? 

While working with a patient you begin to notice the emergence of an UE extension synergy. The first and strongest component of this synergy to emerge, and therefore the hardest for the patient to move out of, would be…

While in quadruped, pt is using equal weight-bearing on both the affected and unaffected upper extremities. What is slower in development of stability?  

While working with a local athletic team one player complains of pain and is found to have pronounced weakness in the scapular retractors. Pt also has limited ROM of scapulae. Which technique below would be the most appropriate for this patient?