Which of the Following Is Correct Advice for a PTA

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct advice for a PTA to give a patient with a diagnosis of post-polio syndrome that is beginning an outpatient physical therapy intervention program?

• A) The patient should exercise to the point of fatigue at the first visit.
• B) The patient should stop exercise if pain or weakness increases.
• C) The patient should focus on lower extremity aggressive exercise.
• D) Functional exercises should be of maximal intensity.

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