How Should the Therapist Examine for Abnormal Synergies in Individuals

Multiple Choice

How should the therapist examine for abnormal synergies in individuals with upper motor neuron disease?

A) Move the patient through passive range of motion and note any changes in resistance.
B) Ask the patient to perform a specific movement and observe how the movement is carried out.
C) Resist a specific movement and observe the strength of the muscle being tested.
D) Encourage the patient to move within normal synergies and observe the muscles closely.