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A patient has left side unilateral neglect. Which of the following treatment suggestions are LEAST appropriate to facilitate right brain activity and increase attention to the left?

A patient post TBI is in a posture that suggests brain stem involvement. This posture is best described as-

Alterations in tone are common following a stroke. Immediately following a stroke the patient will most commonly present with

Early warning signs of stroke or “brain attack” include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, and-

A 66-year-old man 6 weeks post left hemispheric stroke (Right Hemiplegia) is referred to physical therapy to improve functional independence. He is ambulating independently using a quad cane held in his left hand, with markedly decreased gait speed and decreased stride length. Observation of his gait pattern reveals decreased weight shift toward the right, increased stance time on the left, lack of dorsiflexion at right heel strike, hyperextension of the right knee in midstance, and circumduction of the right leg during swing. On examination he has full passive ROM in the lower extremity. Manual muscle strength testing is not performed due to spasticity. The patient is living in a two-story home with his partner and is dependent in ADLs and community access. Which of the following concerns should be addressed at his initial visit?

Components of the lower extremity extension synergy pattern in patients recovering from stroke include

When a patient has sustained a stroke, what is the most common orthosis prescribed?

          Your client Randal’s application for Permanent Residence has been submitted under the Federal Skilled Worker Class. Randal’s daughter has been diagnosed with rare epilepsy. The officer processing Randal’s files informs you that his application may be refused, as his daughter has is likely inadmissible for health reasons because her condition might create excessive demand pursuant to section 38 of the IRPA. In order to try to overcome this you advise, Randal to:

Assume Randal and his family are given permanent resident visas. At what point do they become permanent residents of Canada?

Carla is a foreign national who seeks to come to Canada as a permanent residentand live in Ontario.  Carla came to Canada four years ago on a student visa and has a Ph.D. in Aeronautics from the University of Waterloo.Unfortunately, Carla has no work experience.  What would you advise Carla?