An OTA Is Utilizing Functional Exercise as a Part of an Intervention

question 3

Multiple Choice

An OTA is utilizing functional exercise as a part of an intervention plan for a young adult with spinal muscular atrophy. What would the OTA most likely have this individual do as a part of treatment and with his home program?

• A) Using the movements for brushing his hair as the exercise
• B) Lifting light weights first thing in the morning
• C) Resistive exercises in a swimming pool
• D) Lifting a laundry basket 10 times in a row

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