What Would Be the Correct Position for the Therapist to Guard

question 3

Multiple Choice

What would be the correct position for the therapist to guard the patient during gait training with a standard walker?

• A)The therapist is standing on the patient's weaker side; one hand is on the guarding belt and the other just anterior to the patient's shoulder.
• B)The therapist is standing on the patient's stronger side; one hand is on the guarding belt and the other just anterior to the patient's shoulder.
• C)The therapist is standing in front of the patient; one hand is on the guarding belt and the other just anterior to the patient's shoulder.
• D)The therapist is standing behind the patient; one hand is on the guarding belt and the other just anterior to the patient's shoulder.

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