Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the main purpose of using a gait belt?
What is the main purpose of using a gait belt?
Which muscles are primarily responsible for supporting the lower extremity during stance?
Which muscles are primarily responsible for supporting the lower extremity during stance?
What is the definition of 'stride' in the context of gait cycle?
What is the definition of 'stride' in the context of gait cycle?
What is the primary factor in choosing a gait pattern for a patient?
What is the primary factor in choosing a gait pattern for a patient?
Signup and view all the answers
At what angle should the crutch tip be placed in relation to the small toe?
At what angle should the crutch tip be placed in relation to the small toe?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the weight bearing status abbreviation for 'Patient can put full weight on involved LE'?
What is the weight bearing status abbreviation for 'Patient can put full weight on involved LE'?
Signup and view all the answers
Which test is used to measure the maximum distance a person can reach forward beyond arm’s length while maintaining a fixed base of support in standing?
Which test is used to measure the maximum distance a person can reach forward beyond arm’s length while maintaining a fixed base of support in standing?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary function of the otolith organs in the vestibular system?
What is the primary function of the otolith organs in the vestibular system?
Signup and view all the answers
Which system plays a greater role in resolving conflicts if both somatosensory and vision are affected?
Which system plays a greater role in resolving conflicts if both somatosensory and vision are affected?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary purpose of the foam-and-dome test in balance assessment?
What is the primary purpose of the foam-and-dome test in balance assessment?
Signup and view all the answers
Which test involves the patient getting up from a chair, walking 3 meters, turning, returning to the chair, and sitting back down?
Which test involves the patient getting up from a chair, walking 3 meters, turning, returning to the chair, and sitting back down?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary function of the semicircular canals in the vestibular system?
What is the primary function of the semicircular canals in the vestibular system?
Signup and view all the answers
What does balance training involve?
What does balance training involve?
Signup and view all the answers
How can ambulatory devices benefit individuals?
How can ambulatory devices benefit individuals?
Signup and view all the answers
What factors influence the selection of wheelchair type and components?
What factors influence the selection of wheelchair type and components?
Signup and view all the answers
What do seating strategies and problems aim to provide?
What do seating strategies and problems aim to provide?
Signup and view all the answers
What does using gait and assistive devices depend on?
What does using gait and assistive devices depend on?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the physical therapist's positioning for guarding during ambulation depend on?
What does the physical therapist's positioning for guarding during ambulation depend on?
Signup and view all the answers
Which assistive device is advantageous for long-term users and allows for more mobility in tight spaces?
Which assistive device is advantageous for long-term users and allows for more mobility in tight spaces?
Signup and view all the answers
Which gait pattern is used when the patient has only one functional upper extremity?
Which gait pattern is used when the patient has only one functional upper extremity?
Signup and view all the answers
Which assistive device combines platform and standard axillary crutches and is used for patients with hand or forearm impairment?
Which assistive device combines platform and standard axillary crutches and is used for patients with hand or forearm impairment?
Signup and view all the answers
Which gait pattern is used for patients with impairments of one lower extremity and requires the use of two crutches, two canes, or a walker?
Which gait pattern is used for patients with impairments of one lower extremity and requires the use of two crutches, two canes, or a walker?
Signup and view all the answers
Which gait pattern is best in crowded areas due to its stability and low energy expenditure?
Which gait pattern is best in crowded areas due to its stability and low energy expenditure?
Signup and view all the answers
Which assistive device is more functional with stairs and confined areas and is used for minor balance problems and minimal support needs?
Which assistive device is more functional with stairs and confined areas and is used for minor balance problems and minimal support needs?
Signup and view all the answers
Which strategy involves shifting the center of gravity by flexing or extending the hips?
Which strategy involves shifting the center of gravity by flexing or extending the hips?
Signup and view all the answers
Which muscles are activated when the ankle strategy shifts the center of gravity forward?
Which muscles are activated when the ankle strategy shifts the center of gravity forward?
Signup and view all the answers
Which system provides information about the environment and guides movements using mostly unconscious awareness?
Which system provides information about the environment and guides movements using mostly unconscious awareness?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the clinical manifestation of being unable to recognize common objects but being able to use the ambient visual system to reach and grab objects?
What is the clinical manifestation of being unable to recognize common objects but being able to use the ambient visual system to reach and grab objects?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary function of the semicircular canals in the vestibular system?
What is the primary function of the semicircular canals in the vestibular system?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the clinical manifestation of being able to recognize an object in focal vision but unable to use the information to accurately guide the hand to the object due to impaired ambient vision?
What is the clinical manifestation of being able to recognize an object in focal vision but unable to use the information to accurately guide the hand to the object due to impaired ambient vision?
Signup and view all the answers
Which strategy shifts the center of gravity by flexing or extending the hips?
Which strategy shifts the center of gravity by flexing or extending the hips?
Signup and view all the answers
Which muscles are activated first in the ankle strategy for balance?
Which muscles are activated first in the ankle strategy for balance?
Signup and view all the answers
Which system provides information about the environment and guides movements using mostly unconscious awareness?
Which system provides information about the environment and guides movements using mostly unconscious awareness?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the clinical manifestation of the inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements symptomatic of some central nervous system disorders and injuries and not due to muscle weakness?
What is the clinical manifestation of the inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements symptomatic of some central nervous system disorders and injuries and not due to muscle weakness?
Signup and view all the answers
Which strategy involves a change in support where upper or lower limbs make new contact with the surface?
Which strategy involves a change in support where upper or lower limbs make new contact with the surface?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary function of the sensory system in balance?
What is the primary function of the sensory system in balance?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Assistive Devices for Ambulation and Gait Patterns
- Forearm crutches have the advantage of providing greater selection of gait patterns and ambulation speeds.
- The fitting and measuring of forearm crutches involve specific positioning of the patient, crutch tip, elbow flexion, and cuff height and width.
- Forearm crutches are advantageous for long-term users and allow for more mobility in tight spaces.
- Platform crutches combine platform and standard axillary crutches and are used for patients with hand or forearm impairment.
- Quad canes have a stable base but can be troublesome if the patient cannot maintain full base contact.
- Single tip canes are more functional with stairs and confined areas and are used for minor balance problems and minimal support needs.
- The 2-point gait pattern is used with two assistive devices and is stable but less rapid and stable than the 4-point pattern.
- The 2-point modified gait pattern is used when the patient has only one functional upper extremity.
- The 3-point gait pattern is used for patients with impairments of one lower extremity and requires the use of two crutches, two canes, or a walker.
- The 3-point PWB gait pattern is more stable than the 3-point NWB but slower and requires less energy and strength.
- The 4-point gait pattern is used for more severe impairments and is best in crowded areas due to its stability and low energy expenditure.
- The step-through gait pattern requires the use of two crutches or a walker and is used for patients with specific lower extremity impairments.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
Test your knowledge of assistive devices for ambulation and gait patterns with this quiz. Learn about the advantages and specific fitting of forearm crutches, platform crutches, quad canes, single tip canes, and various gait patterns used for different impairments.
