Ambulation, Part 2: Patient Complies
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This morning this patient refused therapy. This afternoon the patient complies. Observe how the physical therapist assistant prepares his patient for ambulation and ambulates with her in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).
This morning this patient refused therapy. This afternoon the patient complies. Observe how the physical therapist assistant prepares his patient for ambulation and ambulates with her in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).
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