Question 1

Which of the following activities is the MOST appropriate for improving the strength of lower extremity muscles needed for locomotion?

Accepted Answer

A) Step-ups and step-downs 
B) Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation extension patterns in side-lying 
C) Bilateral bridging 
D) Unilateral bridging 
A) Step-ups and step-downs 
B) Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation extension patterns in side-lying 
C) Bilateral bridging 
D) Unilateral bridging A

Question 2

Which of the following BEST explains the rationale for use of body weight support or treadmill training to facilitate recovery of locomotion following spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

A) Facilitation of reciprocal lower extremity movement while the patient maintains upper extremity support on side bars 
B) Facilitation of reciprocal lower extremity movements 
C) Weightbearing through the lower extremities 
D) Facilitation of reciprocal lower extremity movement with weightbearing through the lower extremities 
A) Facilitation of reciprocal lower extremity movement while the patient maintains upper extremity support on side bars 
B) Facilitation of reciprocal lower extremity movements 
C) Weightbearing through the lower extremities 
D) Facilitation of reciprocal lower extremity movement with weightbearing through the lower extremities D

Question 3

A patient demonstrates adequate strength and is able to transition from sit-to-stand.Which of the following is the NEXT appropriate activity to promote locomotor training?

Accepted Answer

A) Sidestepping progressing to cross-stepping in parallel bars 
B) Forward progression in parallel bars with moderate assistance 
C) Stepping forward and backward with focus on weightshifting and weight acceptance 
D) Challenges to the patient's limits of stability in standing 
A) Sidestepping progressing to cross-stepping in parallel bars 
B) Forward progression in parallel bars with moderate assistance 
C) Stepping forward and backward with focus on weightshifting and weight acceptance 
D) Challenges to the patient's limits of stability in standing D

Question 4

A patient demonstrates improvements in transitioning from sit-to-stand.The physical therapist wants to progress the plan of care to locomotion training.Which of the following is considered a controlled mobility activity and should be worked on FIRST?

Accepted Answer

A) Standing with feet shoulder-width apart,practice holding while applying approximation through the pelvis into both feet. 
B) Standing with feet shoulder-width apart,practice lateral weight shifts and weight acceptance. 
C) Standing in a stride position,practice anterior and posterior weight shifts and stepping. 
D) Standing in a stride position,practice modified lunges. 
A) Standing with feet shoulder-width apart,practice holding while applying approximation through the pelvis into both feet. 
B) Standing with feet shoulder-width apart,practice lateral weight shifts and weight acceptance. 
C) Standing in a stride position,practice anterior and posterior weight shifts and stepping. 
D) Standing in a stride position,practice modified lunges.

Question 5

For the patient with stroke and limited recovery,which component of treadmill training and body weight support is the most important element to consider FIRST?

Accepted Answer

A) Manually assisted movements of the patient's lower extremities 
B) Decreasing the loading of the upper extremities 
C) Increasing the loading of the lower extremities 
D) Increasing the speed of the treadmill 
A) Manually assisted movements of the patient's lower extremities 
B) Decreasing the loading of the upper extremities 
C) Increasing the loading of the lower extremities 
D) Increasing the speed of the treadmill

Question 6

Which of the following activities would be appropriate to consider NEXT after a patient has the ability to demonstrate safe overground locomotion indoors?

Accepted Answer

A) Practice walking while catching and throwing a ball. 
B) Practice bouncing a ball while standing unsupported. 
C) Practice sidestepping with braiding. 
D) Practice step-ups,ascending and descending an 8-inch step. 
A) Practice walking while catching and throwing a ball. 
B) Practice bouncing a ball while standing unsupported. 
C) Practice sidestepping with braiding. 
D) Practice step-ups,ascending and descending an 8-inch step.

Which of the following activities is the MOST appropriate for improving the strength of lower extremity muscles needed for locomotion?

Which of the following BEST explains the rationale for use of body weight support or treadmill training to facilitate recovery of locomotion following spinal cord injury?

A patient demonstrates adequate strength and is able to transition from sit-to-stand.Which of the following is the NEXT appropriate activity to promote locomotor training?

A patient demonstrates improvements in transitioning from sit-to-stand.The physical therapist wants to progress the plan of care to locomotion training.Which of the following is considered a controlled mobility activity and should be worked on FIRST?

For the patient with stroke and limited recovery,which component of treadmill training and body weight support is the most important element to consider FIRST?

Which of the following activities would be appropriate to consider NEXT after a patient has the ability to demonstrate safe overground locomotion indoors?

Clinical Decision Making

Examination of Vital Signs

Examination of Sensory Function

Musculoskeletal Examination

Examination of Motor Function

Examination of Coordination and Balance

Examination of Gait

Examination of Function

Examination of the Environment

Strategies to Improve Motor Function

Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction

Heart Disease

Vascular Disease, lymphedema, and Integumentary Disorders

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Parkinsons Disease

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Vestibular Disorders

Amputation

Arthritis

Burns

Chronic Pain

Psychosocial Disorders

Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction

Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language

Promoting Health and Wellness

Orthotics

Prosthetics

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Exam 11: Locomotor Training

Which of the following activities is the MOST appropriate for improving the strength of lower extremity muscles needed for locomotion?

Which of the following BEST explains the rationale for use of body weight support or treadmill training to facilitate recovery of locomotion following spinal cord injury?

A patient demonstrates adequate strength and is able to transition from sit-to-stand.Which of the following is the NEXT appropriate activity to promote locomotor training?

A patient demonstrates improvements in transitioning from sit-to-stand.The physical therapist wants to progress the plan of care to locomotion training.Which of the following is considered a controlled mobility activity and should be worked on FIRST?

For the patient with stroke and limited recovery,which component of treadmill training and body weight support is the most important element to consider FIRST?

Which of the following activities would be appropriate to consider NEXT after a patient has the ability to demonstrate safe overground locomotion indoors?

Clinical Decision Making

Examination of Vital Signs

Examination of Sensory Function

Musculoskeletal Examination

Examination of Motor Function

Examination of Coordination and Balance

Examination of Gait

Examination of Function

Examination of the Environment

Strategies to Improve Motor Function

Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction

Heart Disease

Vascular Disease, lymphedema, and Integumentary Disorders

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Parkinsons Disease

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Vestibular Disorders

Amputation

Arthritis

Burns

Chronic Pain

Psychosocial Disorders

Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction

Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language

Promoting Health and Wellness

Orthotics

Prosthetics

The Prescriptive Wheelchair

Filters