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What is the weight-bearing status for a 3-point gait pattern?
What is the weight-bearing status for a 3-point gait pattern?
- Full Weight Bearing
- Non-Weight Bearing (correct)
- Partial Weight Bearing
- Weight Bearing as Tolerated
What assistive devices are used in a 3-point gait pattern?
What assistive devices are used in a 3-point gait pattern?
Bilateral crutches or standard walker
What should be considered when choosing an assistive device for a patient?
What should be considered when choosing an assistive device for a patient?
Support needs, strength, balance, endurance, mental capacity, etc.
What assistive device should be used if the patient has a fear of falling or poor coordination?
What assistive device should be used if the patient has a fear of falling or poor coordination?
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Describe the sequence of a 3-point gait pattern.
Describe the sequence of a 3-point gait pattern.
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Study Notes
3-Point Gait Pattern Overview
- 3-point gait is utilized when a patient has a non-weight-bearing (NWB) status on one lower extremity (LE).
- Requires the use of assistive devices for stability and support.
Assistive Devices
- Bilateral crutches or a standard walker are recommended to provide maximum stability due to NWB on one LE.
- Choice of assistive device is crucial and should be tailored to the patient's needs.
Factors for Choosing Assistive Devices
- Consider the level of support required, the patient’s strength, balance, and endurance.
- Mental capacity and the patient's confidence in mobility also play significant roles in device selection.
Managing Fear of Falling
- Patients with a fear of falling or poor coordination benefit from using a standard walker, providing increased support and stability.
Gait Pattern Sequence
- The sequence of movement in a 3-point gait pattern involves advancing the assistive device (AD) and the NWB LE simultaneously.
- The patient utilizes upper extremities (UEs) to bear weight through the AD, while the unaffected LE is advanced using either a swing-to or swing-through pattern, depending on the device and patient condition.
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