CLO 17During today’s session you addressed ankle strategies…

CLO 17During today’s session you addressed ankle strategies medial/ lateral in bridging via stabilizing reversals to promote standing balance and decreased fall risk during ambulation. Which of the following is the most appropriate CPT code and description to use when billing for this intervention? 

CLO 15After receiving your patient schedule for the day, you…

CLO 15After receiving your patient schedule for the day, you realize your patient has a scheduled doctor’s appointment in the afternoon. You begin to organize your patient schedule and attempt to treat the patient in the morning prior to the doctor’s appointment, however, your patient is participating in daily church service provided by the nursing home and states she will participate after the church service is over. What is the best course of action to take?

CLO 15When treating your patient today, one of the goals ind…

CLO 15When treating your patient today, one of the goals indicates to progress sit to stands from max to mod assist in order to improve transfers. The patient currently lives with the family member that is present during the treatment session. The family member, who is not the responsible party, states she would love if her mother could stand again to assist her with transfers at home. Upon your first attempt, the patient refuses to participate with standing due to a prior level of function of not standing for approximately 3 years. She also reports standing is not something she would like to accomplish while being treated for physical therapy. What is the best course of action?