Awareness of safety measures during exercise protects the patient and the therapist.All of the following measures should be routinely taken to prevent injury to the patient and/or therapist except:
A) Do not initiate any exercise program with a patient who is taking medication that might impair their balance or tolerance for physical activity.
B) Maintain proper body mechanics while applying manual resistance,stretching,or joint-mobilization techniques.
C) Assess the physical environment for adequate space and equipment.
D) Provide the necessary feedback and education for proper performance of therapeutic exercise.

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Not all medications that might impair balance or tolerance for physical activity necessarily contraindicate initiating an exercise program. Instead, exercises can be modified to accommodate the patient's condition.

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