A 68-year-old male accountant presents to physical therapy with complaints of numbness, tingling, and burning pain in both feet, which has progressively worsened over the past six months. The patient has a medical history of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. He also reports feeling unsteady when walking and is concerned about his risk of falling. His current medications include Metformin, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin, and Gabapentin for neuropathic pain. Which of the following interventions would be MOST appropriate to address this patient’s symptoms and functional limitations?
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An 82-year-old presents to physical therapy after hospitaliz…
An 82-year-old presents to physical therapy after hospitalization for a fall. The patient demonstrates decreased mobility, recurrent falls, mild cognitive decline, urinary incontinence, and generalized weakness. The caregiver reports that these issues have gradually worsened over the past year, but the patient has a decreased appetite but continues to eat regular meals, participates in therapy willingly, and expresses a desire to return to independent living. The patient takes multiple medications for hypertension, diabetes, and arthritis. Which of the following best describes this patient’s current condition?
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