A high school student has progressed from being wheelchair d…
A high school student has progressed from being wheelchair dependent to walking Modified Independently with forearm crutches. They now wish to walk from one class to another between periods. Which of the following functional assessment would best indicate their readiness in terms of safety and efficiency?
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During performance of the DGI (Dynamic Gait Index) a patient ascends a flight of stairs using a cane and reciprocal pattern. They descend in a slow, cautious manner with both feet contacting each steps. They stumble at one point requiring the PT to provide minimal assistance to stabilize the patient. How should he patient’s performance on steps be scored?
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