• Increase strength in any part of the body which is weak and impairs function
• Increase the quality and ability to walk distances with or without an assistive device such as a walker or cane
• Educate in the proper fit and use of an assistive device
• Educate in safety awareness for walking and in transfers
• Reduce or improve contractures (tightness) in the joints
• Increase or improve joint motion, which affects how the extremities move
• Assess a fall to determine why it occurred and teach ways to prevent future falls
• Increase the healing of Stage III or IV wounds on any part of the body
• Decrease pain in the joints caused by trauma or arthritis conditions
• Decrease edema (swelling) of the extremities
• Teach patients how to use artificial limbs
• Teach back care and prevention of injuries
• Teach safe and effective patient transfers
• Teach ambulation and use of the gait belt

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