A 36-year-old woman with an T12 spinal cord injury is referr…

A 36-year-old woman with an T12 spinal cord injury is referred to PT with complaints of shoulder pain. During initial examination, the PT performs tests and measures to identify body impairments in order to hypothesize a cause for the shoulder pain. What model of disability is reflected in this approach?

A 7-year-old child is referred to physical therapy for gross…

A 7-year-old child is referred to physical therapy for gross motor delays and frequent falls. The child lives with their grandmother, who is the primary caregiver. The grandmother reports difficulty bringing the child to medical appointments because she does not drive and the family lives in a rural area with limited public transportation. Which of the following social determinants of health BEST explains the primary barrier to the child’s therapy attendance?