Multiple Choice
Patients with neurological disorders incur a range of primary and secondary impairments that affect upright mobility.Mrs.Jones is a 43 year-old woman who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 10 years ago.She wants to resume physical therapy to address an increase in falls.Based on your examination findings you hypothesize that her falling is due more to secondary impairments than primary impairments.All of the following are secondary impairments that contribute to fall risk EXCEPT:
A) Limitations in lower extremity range of motion
B) Depression
C) Deconditioning
D) Hypertonicity
Correct Answer:
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