A PTA is working with a patient with a diagnosis of a C7 SCI…

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A PTA is wоrking with а pаtient with а diagnоsis оf a C7 SCI who is 6 months out from injury. The PTA is notices abnormal swelling in the lower left leg accompanied by some warmth and redness in the area of the posterior lower leg. The PTA suspects a possible DVT as a cause and contacts the PT and physician for further direction. Which of the following BEST explains why SCI patients are more susceptible to DVTs as a secondary complication?

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