Canes
A cane can be single tipped, quad tipped or tri-tipped.
TRUE OR FALSE
True
Can a patient with poor balance get crutches?
no
Walkers can have wheels or tips.
true or false
true
An overhead grasp is used with transfer belts.
True or False?
FALSE
Always, do what when stopping with the patient in a wheelchair?
lock brakes
The cane is used on which side?
Strong Side
The first gait taught, which there is a n injured ide, is called ....
3 point gait
Always stand way behind on the strong side
FALSE
How tight should the belt fit?
2-3 fingers under the belt to check
Explain the two point gait
Cane and bad leg then good leg
The gait that resembles walker is called the....
2 point gait
How do you advise the patient to start as the yambulate with the walker? The____________are aligned with the back of the legs of the walker.
TOES
What is the proper height of the cane
top of the femur.
When training a patient for using stairs, we go up with the-----------side and down the stairs with the ------------side.
good
bad
Which leg takes a step first after the walker is moved forward?
BAD LEG
Explain the 3-point gait
Cane
bad leg
good leg
What are the 4 fit checks for fitting a patient with crutches?
1. low heels/sneakers
2. 4-6inch triad
3. 2 inches under the axilla
4. 25-30 degrees in elbows bent
How high is the walker fitted to
Top of the femur