Source: CDC
Purpose: To assess mobility. Equipment: A stopwatch. Directions: Patients wear their regular footwear and can use a walking aid, if needed. Begin by having the patient sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a line 3 meters, or 10 feet away, on the floor
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Topic: Fall Prevention, Seniors and Falls
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Topic: Assessment, Fall Prevention
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