Parkinson's Disease Plan of Care

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

English - April 27, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
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Eddy presents with a history of Parkinson’s Disease and is being seen in the inpatient hospital. The patient is ambulatory but requires close supervision by the therapist to prevent falls. Which of the following is the most appropriate focus for the physical therapist’s plan of care?

A. Wheelchair training

B. Mobility training using bilateral axillary crutches

C. Caregiver training for contact guarding during ambulation on level surfaces and stair negotiation

D. Manual perturbation training

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