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.
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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Sit to Stand
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Ambulation, Part 2: Patient Complies
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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Ambulation 2 with Ankle Weight
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