A 76-Year-Old Community-Dwelling Man Is Referred to Physical Therapy for Balance

question 3

Multiple Choice

A 76-year-old community-dwelling man is referred to physical therapy for balance training.He reports no previous falls.His Timed Up-and-Go score is 15 seconds.The best setting for him to receive training is in:

• A)An individual or community-based group exercise program.
• B)A community-based group exercise program with individual supervision provided by trained staff.
• C)A clinic with physical therapist or physical therapist assistant supervision.
• D)At home with physical therapist or physical therapist assistant supervision.

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