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MODULE 3 CASE STUDIES_ Questions and Well Elaborate Answers Case Study # 1 John is 63 years old and receives home care by an occupational therapist twice a week. His therapist is currently working w... ith John on maintaining joint flexibility and balance. John demonstrates resting tremor, so his therapist is also working on adaptive techniques, so John can continue to use his hands to write, use the computer, and cook simple meals. John’s wife assists with his mobility and walks slowly beside him, holding his arm. Sometimes she needs to help him open his prescription bottles, so he can take his medicine, a combination of levodopa and carbidopa. 1. What motor disease does John demonstrate? One of his signs is resting tremor. What is the difference between a resting tremor and an intention tremor? [Show More]

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