What type of precaution is the treating OT explaining to a patient in the following sentence: “When you are stepping backward to use the toilet, make sure you step backward with the healthy leg first, then bring the injured leg to be next to the healthy leg.”
A. Posterior hip precautions
B. Anterior hip precautions
C. ORIF of fracture
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Which of the following would be appropriate body mechanics education to provide to a patient with LBP?
A. Do not bend forward at the hips
B. Carry objects close to your body
C. Step backwards with good leg
D. Use arms to lift heavy objects.
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