Functional mobility describes a person’s ability to move around in his or her environment.
Examples include walking, scooting along a bed, and rising from a chair.
If you are injured or ill, you may have a difficult time maintaining normal functional mobility.
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That’s where your physical therapist comes in.
Where Does Functional Mobility Take Place?
Basically, anywhere a person can move about can be considered in describing functional mobility.
What Are the Different Levels of Assistance?
Your physical therapist may also make note of various extra help you require when moving around.
He or she may indicate that you require tactile cues to remain safe.
This means that your PT is using his hands to guide you along.
Your PT can show you different motions to practice that can improve your mobility.
Your physical therapist may also prescribe specific exercises to help improve your functional mobility.
Exercises may include:
Your PT can decide which exercises are best for your specific condition.
A Word From Verywell
Your functional mobility may become impaired when you suffer an injury or illness.
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