An OT Practitioner Is Utilizing PAMs as a Preparatory Activity

question 10

Multiple Choice

An OT practitioner is utilizing PAMs as a preparatory activity to help control pain in a client's upper extremity. What is the most likely benefit of using PAMs in this client's treatment?

• A) Clients often benefit from a biomechanical approach to rehabilitation.
• B) PAMs are evidence based; therefore, the client will be receiving best-practice treatment.
• C) The client will be more willing to engage in occupation-based activities after the use of the PAMs.
• D) The client will keep coming to therapy due to effective pain relief.

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