Vital Signs
The name of the scale using numbers 0-10 to rate pain.
Numerical Pain Rating Scale
Gait pattern used for non weight bearing (NWB)
3 - point
Assistive device that provides the most stability during gait training
Parallel bars
This measurement is the distance between both hips plus 2 inches
Seat width
Term used for a patient laying on his/her stomach
Prone
12-18 breaths per minute
Gait pattern using two assistive devices and the upper extremities and lower extremities move individually
4-point
Assistive device that requires excellent upper extremity strength and balance
Axillary crutches
This measurement is posterior glute to popliteal fossa and subtract 2 inches
Seat depth
Term used for a patient laying on his/her back
Supine
Heart Rate normal range
60-100 beats per minute
This leg is advances first when going up the stairs
Uninvolved leg
Assistive devices that provides great stability but difficult to store/takes up space
Walker
The part of the wheelchair that allows for transfer safety and is a critical safety element
Wheelchair locks
Boney prominence that contributes to possible pressure areas while in supine
Occipital protuberance, spine of scapula, sacrum posterior calcaneus, etc.
Blood Pressure normal range
<120/<80 mmHg
This advances first when descending the stairs
Assistive device (crutch, cane, etc.)
The part of the wheelchair that is removed during a squat pivot and sliding board transfer
Armrest
Hip or knee flexors
Term that means a drop in BP when going from supine to sitting up
Orthostatic Hypotension
This allows for one assistive device that advances WITH the injured lower extremity
modified 2 point
Provides the lease stability of all assistive devices
Cane
The patient's position when descending a curve with a PTA providing assistance
Backwards
This many hours is the standard for repositioning
Two hours