Mr. Miller shuffles when he walks, his left arm swings less while walking, and he's starting to lose his balance more frequently. At this point, he does not use an assistive device. 1. What type of ambulation aid would you expect Lisa to first prescribe for Mr. Miller? Why do you think this was selected as the first ambulation aid?
Imagine you're a PT aide working at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital under the supervision of PT Lisa Ebb. Lisa has asked you to assist with a patient (Mr. Miller) experiencing motor (movement) symptoms of PD. Mr. Miller shuffles when he walks, his left arm swings less while walking, and he's starting to lose his balance more frequently. At this point, he does not use an assistive device.
1.
- What type of ambulation aid would you expect Lisa to first prescribe for Mr. Miller?
- Why do you think this was selected as the first ambulation aid?
3. Name three disabilities directly related to the functional limitations you chose in the previous question.4
4. Think about the activities you saw the physical therapist perform with the patients with Parkinson's disease. Name three activities that you think Lisa might do with Mr. Miller to improve his functional limitations.
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