Gait Specifics
60% of the gait cycle is spent in this phase.
What is stance phase?
A pt scoring below average on a balance test would determine this for the pt.
What is at risk for falls?
A pt is ordered to bear up to 10 lbs of weight through their involved LE, which would be this type of wb.
What is PWB?
What is a 4 point gait pattern?
When fitting an AD, the handle should rest at this location on the pt.
What is at the wrist?
The distance from the point of heel strike of one LE to the heel strike of the opp LE is considered this.
What is step length?
List the ADs in order, from most restricted to least restricted.
What are parallel bars, walker, crutches, hemi walker, quad cane, and single point cane?
What is hip hike?
When amb with a pt up steps, you should position yourself...
What is behind and lateral to the pt?
A floor reaction AFO drives the knee into extension during gait, which assists this group of muscles.
What are the quadriceps?
Normal for this would be considered 100-115 steps/minute.
What is cadence?
The pt has normal strength and equal leg length. While passing mid stance, the pt slightly vaults displaying early heel off, exhibiting this impairment.
What is limited dorsiflexion?
During this weight bearing restriction, the extremity (with limitations) touching the ground is for balance assist only.
What is TTWB?
When amb with a pt who has L sided weakness, the PTA should be positioned where with the pt?
What is on the L side and slightly behind?
Foot slap deviation often occurs due weakness in this type of control of the Tibialis Anterior.
What is eccentric contraction control?
This time is measured in seconds when both LEs are in contact with the floor.
What is double limb support?
A pt who is PWB through LLE is having difficulty maintaining his L UE grip on the walker. This AD would be his next best option.
What is a hemi walker?
This type of gait deviation occurs when hip drop is noticed on the contralateral side during swing phase.
What is Trendelenburg?
What is step to gait pattern?
If a pt begins to fall while amb, your safest initial response should be this.
What is quickly move close to the pt and attempt to bring COG over BOS?
Two steps. A right step and a left step.
What is stride?
A 64 year old pt with L hemiparesis, with flaccid L UE, and fair+ strength in LLE, would benefit best using this AD.
What is a FWW with L platform?
A pt s/p TKA with limited ROM of the knee might experience this type of deviation at the ankle with initial contact.
What is foot flat?
Amb with a pt in a cafeteria of a nursing home would be amb in this type of environment.
What is an open environment?
What is the 6 minute walk test?