A patient is evaluated in physical therapy three days following a lateral ankle reconstruction. Which of the following weight bearing limitations would be MOST typical for this patient? 1. Non-weight bearing with bilateral axillary crutches 2. Partial weight bearing with a single axillary crutch 3. Weight bearing as tolerated with bilateral axillary crutches 4. Weight bearing as tolerated with a single axillary crutch Watch the video version...
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A patient is evaluated in physical therapy three days following a lateral ankle reconstruction. Which of the following weight bearing limitations would be MOST typical for this patient? 1. Non-weight bearing with bilateral axillary crutches 2. Partial weight bearing with a single axillary crutch 3. Weight bearing as tolerated with bilateral axillary crutches 4. Weight bearing as tolerated with a single axillary crutch Watch the video version...
A physical therapist evaluates a patient who sustained an ankle injury during a recreational soccer game. To determine whether imaging is necessary, the therapist applies the Ottawa Foot and Ankle Rules. According to this screening tool, which of the following factors would meet the criteria to refer the patient for an x-ray? 1. Pain near the medial malleolus and an inability to bear weight 2. Pain near the lateral malleolus and passive dorsiflexion limited to five degrees 3. Pain near the p...
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A patient is evaluated in physical therapy three days following a lateral ankle reconstruction. Which of the following weight bearing limitations would be MOST typical for this patient? 1. Non-weight bearing with bilateral axillary crutches 2. Partial weight bearing with a single axillary crutch 3. Weight bearing as tolerated with bilateral axillary crutches 4. Weight bearing as tolerated with a single axillary crutch Watch the video version...
