Your next client has sustained a right cerebral vascular accident (RCVA)with resultant left-sided hemiplegia and limited isolated control of the left upper extremity.Which SPECIFIC PNF diagonal pattern would you use to help your client regain the ability to comb her hair on the right side of her head using her left hand?

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D1 flexion diagonal pattern involves the movement of the upper extremity diagonally across the body to the opposite side. This pattern is useful in facilitating movements such as combing of hair on the ipsilateral side. As the client's limited isolated control is in the left upper extremity, using the D1 flexion pattern will help them regain the ability to comb their hair on the right side of their head using their left hand.

Your Next Client Has Sustained a Right Cerebral Vascular Accident