A physical therapist treats a patient with a tibial plateau fracture that is currently partial weight bearing. During the treatment session, the physical therapist asks the physical therapist assistant to instruct the patient to ascend and descend stairs using bilateral canes. Assuming the patient falls during the training session, which individual would be MOST liable for the incident?

1.Physical therapist
2.Physical therapist assistant
3.Patient
4.Referring physician

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