Your patient is recovering from a back injury that occurred 3 weeks ago.You decide it is time to place him on a progressive walking program and integrate it with the other fundamental stabilization interventions in order to:
A)Improve control of the spine while performing a basic functional activity and to improve cardiopulmonary endurance.
B)Strengthen the legs while improving cardiopulmonary function.
C)Improve cardiopulmonary function and his sense of well-being.
D)Develop muscular endurance along with general lower extremity strengthening.

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Placing the patient on a progressive walking program integrated with fundamental stabilization interventions will improve their ability to control their spine while performing basic functional activities, such as walking, and improve their cardiopulmonary endurance. This is important for their overall functional improvement and recovery from the back injury. Strengthening the legs and improving muscular endurance are secondary benefits of this intervention.

Your Patient Is Recovering from a Back Injury That Occurred