You Are Working with a 45 Year-Old Female with Ataxia

question 6

Multiple Choice

You are working with a 45 year-old female with ataxia as a secondary effect of multiple sclerosis in a 2-week-long intensive ataxia camp.Your patient comes in for 4 hours of therapy daily.Your therapeutic approach includes a comprehensive coordinative physical therapy program.Which of the following is NOT a necessary precaution?

• A)Consideration the activity intensity and frequency to avoid overexertion
• B)Mental fatigue
• C)Avoid compensatory strategies
• D)Perform upper extremity activities with heavier objects to provide additional resistance and enhance somatosensory feedback

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Definitions:

Cartilage

A flexible, semi-rigid connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the joints, ears, and nose, which provides support and cushioning.

Thoracic Cavity

The part of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs and containing the heart and lungs.

Alveolar Sac

The tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

Trachea

The windpipe; a tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air.