TABLE 3.

Common emergency department physical therapy consult questions.

Is it safe to discharge the patient home or does the patient need a higher level of care?

Can this patient benefit from durable medical equipment? (eg, crutches, cane, walker)

How can mobility and function be optimized at home after discharge? (ie, through gait training, exercise regimen, education, home modifications)

Can rapid physical therapy follow‐up be set up and ensured for the patient after discharge?

What measures can be taken to prevent future falls?