ABPTS NCS Practice Questions - Board-Certified Clinical Specialist In Neurologic Physical Therapy Exam

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A 68-year-old presents to outpatient PT 6 weeks post-left MCA ischemic stroke. NIHSS is 9, right hemiparesis (Fugl-Meyer UE 28/66, LE 22/34), Berg Balance Scale 32/56. Per the APTA Stroke CPG, which intervention has Grade A evidence for improving lower-extremity recovery?

Body-weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) and overground task-specific gait training at high intensity Passive ROM only Bed rest until spontaneous recovery completes Functional electrical stimulation only as monotherapy

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Body-weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) and overground task-specific gait training at high intensity

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