Retention vs Acquisition: A High-Yield NPTE Motor Learning Question

Anisa is being treated in an inpatient rehabilitation facility following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The physical therapist has been training the patient to ambulate using a two-point gait pattern with a single-point cane. Anisa consistently performs the gait pattern correctly in a quiet hallway without verbal cueing. Which of the following is the BEST strategy to improve long-term retention and carryover of this skill?A) Open environment with randomized practiceB) Closed environment with serial practiceC) Open environment with serial practiceD) Closed environment with blocked practiceText our team the word COACH for a free diagnostic: (727) 732-4573