Referral Indicators

When to refer a patient to FOX is easy with our complete roster of indicators. Whether for physical, occupational, or speech therapy, use our indicator list as your guide.

Physical and Occupational Therapy

• Debility / Reconditioning
• Difficulty Ambulating
• Unsteady Gait
• Loss of Balance / Falls
• Fear of Falling
• Pain Management
• Contracture Management / Loss of Range of Motion
• Home Safety Assessment
• Difficulty with Transfers
• Difficulty with ADLs / IADLs
• Need for Durable Medical Equipment and/or Adaptive Equipment
• Need for Caregiver Education
• Impairment from Dementia

Speech Therapy

• Difficulty Swallowing / Chewing
• Impairment Related to Communicating Wants and Needs
• Reduced Memory, Attention, Safety, and Problem Solving