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What type of weightbearing involves the forearm and hand being supported on a surface to bear weight?
What type of weightbearing involves the forearm and hand being supported on a surface to bear weight?
- Forearm weightbearing (correct)
- Structural weightbearing
- Spastic weightbearing
- Neutral weightbearing
Which arm condition requires proper neutral alignment for weightbearing with good proprioception?
Which arm condition requires proper neutral alignment for weightbearing with good proprioception?
- Weak arm
- Stiff arm
- Hyperextended arm
- Flaccid arm (correct)
In which position is weightbearing with an extended arm more challenging?
In which position is weightbearing with an extended arm more challenging?
- Lateral to hips
- Posterior to hips (correct)
- Anterior to hips
- In line with hips
What technique may a clinician need to use to avoid subluxation when a patient presents with hypotonia during weightbearing?
What technique may a clinician need to use to avoid subluxation when a patient presents with hypotonia during weightbearing?
Which type of arm positioning encourages thoracic extension and scapular stabilization during weightbearing?
Which type of arm positioning encourages thoracic extension and scapular stabilization during weightbearing?
What is the most difficult position for weightbearing out of the three extended arm positions mentioned?
What is the most difficult position for weightbearing out of the three extended arm positions mentioned?
What type of sitting position is recommended for providing proprioceptive feedback in the upper extremity?
What type of sitting position is recommended for providing proprioceptive feedback in the upper extremity?
Which sitting position requires the arms to be positioned either anterior or posterior to the hips?
Which sitting position requires the arms to be positioned either anterior or posterior to the hips?
In which type of sitting, muscle substitution for head righting and upper extremity movement is observed?
In which type of sitting, muscle substitution for head righting and upper extremity movement is observed?
Which intervention focuses on lead-up skills like alignment, stability, and mobility in various body parts?
Which intervention focuses on lead-up skills like alignment, stability, and mobility in various body parts?
What is the main focus of fine motor tasks involving prehension and manipulation of objects after achieving proper alignment?
What is the main focus of fine motor tasks involving prehension and manipulation of objects after achieving proper alignment?
Which functional intervention involves challenging gross motor and fine motor bilateral integration patterns for daily life functions?
Which functional intervention involves challenging gross motor and fine motor bilateral integration patterns for daily life functions?
Why is it advised not to lock out the elbow during physical therapy?
Why is it advised not to lock out the elbow during physical therapy?
When might locking out the arm during physical therapy be necessary?
When might locking out the arm during physical therapy be necessary?
Which type of weightbearing sequence is typically initiated first in physical therapy?
Which type of weightbearing sequence is typically initiated first in physical therapy?
In closed chained weight shifting, how is the affected side stabilized for dynamic movement?
In closed chained weight shifting, how is the affected side stabilized for dynamic movement?
What does open chained activities in physical therapy involve?
What does open chained activities in physical therapy involve?
What is a common recovery-based lead-up skill before working on transfer tasks?
What is a common recovery-based lead-up skill before working on transfer tasks?
In paraparetic interventions, what type of transfer is emphasized for individuals with poor prognosis for recovery?
In paraparetic interventions, what type of transfer is emphasized for individuals with poor prognosis for recovery?
Which technique is essential for individuals with diagnoses like C5-C6 complete spinal cord injury due to lack of trunk control?
Which technique is essential for individuals with diagnoses like C5-C6 complete spinal cord injury due to lack of trunk control?
What is a key aspect of recovery-based interventions for transfers in hemiparetic patients?
What is a key aspect of recovery-based interventions for transfers in hemiparetic patients?
Which technique is used to provide earlier independence during transfers?
Which technique is used to provide earlier independence during transfers?
What skill can be practiced repetitively to enhance efficiency in transfers?
What skill can be practiced repetitively to enhance efficiency in transfers?
What is an essential step before performing mobilization in transfer interventions?
What is an essential step before performing mobilization in transfer interventions?
What is the primary target tissue for lower trunk weight shifting in anterior weight shifting?
What is the primary target tissue for lower trunk weight shifting in anterior weight shifting?
What can be placed in front of a patient to decrease anxiety during a transfer task?
What can be placed in front of a patient to decrease anxiety during a transfer task?
What is emphasized in recovery-based interventions for static sitting balance early on in rehabilitation?
What is emphasized in recovery-based interventions for static sitting balance early on in rehabilitation?
