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Physical Therapy

 Restore function by:

 Range of Motion
 Strengthening Exercises
 Balance Exercises
 Gait Training
 Falls Risk Management
 Cardiopulmonary Therapy
 Chest Physical Therapy
 Neuromuscular Facilitation
 Vestibular Therapy
 Home Environment Modification
 Address DME Needs

OASIS Item Triggers for PT

 If at SOC or ROC the patient has deficits in any of the following
items, Physical therapy is indicated:
 (M1860) Ambulation/locomotion
 (M1850) Transferring
 (M1840) Toilet Transferring
 (M1910) Falls Risk Assessment
 (M1400) Short of Breath
 (M1810) Dressing Upper Body
 (M1820) Dressing Lower Body
 (M1242) Pain
 (M1308) & M1322 Pressure Ulcers

If the answer to these questions are anything other than a zero, you
may consider a PT referral. Zero indicates no deficit in area of
performance.

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