Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Beginning Ambulation and Sidestepping
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The PT changes the environment to facilitate weight shift over the weak lower extremity and initiate side-stepping with this 71 year-old patient. The session ends with Mrs. Torres in the wheelchair and talking to the PT about her fears.
The PT changes the environment to facilitate weight shift over the weak lower extremity and initiate side-stepping with this 71 year-old patient. The session ends with Mrs. Torres in the wheelchair and talking to the PT about her fears.
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