Assessment in Acute Care, Part 4: Sitting Balance
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The initial assessment of bed mobility, upper and lower extremity strength continues as the therapist demonstrates the assessment of muscle tone and motor control while the stroke survivor is sitting at the edge of the bed.
The initial assessment of bed mobility, upper and lower extremity strength continues as the therapist demonstrates the assessment of muscle tone and motor control while the stroke survivor is sitting at the edge of the bed.
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