RGO

What is the primary function of a caster cart?

What is the primary purpose of using a standing frame?

A parapodium is designed to achieve which of the following?

The Orlau Swivel Walker is most appropriate for individuals with spinal lesions located where?

What is the primary mechanism by which the Orlau Swivel Walker facilitates movement?

The Parawalker is characterized by which feature?

In Reciprocating Gait Orthoses (RGOs), what mechanical principle prevents both hips from flexing simultaneously?

Which of the following best describes the primary biomechanical function of the LSU Dual Looped Cable RGO?

What distinguishes the Isocentric RGO (IRGO) from other RGO designs?

Which of the following is a primary indication for prescribing an RGO?

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for RGO use?

Before initiating RGO training, what type of exercise is MOST important?

Following donning of an RGO, what is typically the next step in training?

During gait training in parallel bars with an RGO, what action initiates forward movement of the opposite leg?

During gait training with parallel bars, a client is instructed to "TUCK bottom in by extending trunk." What is the primary purpose of this instruction?

In the context of RGO walking mechanics, what immediately follows right crutch strike?

What is a defining characteristic of a Walkabout orthosis compared to traditional HKAFOs?

A primary disadvantage of the 'Walkabout' orthosis is described as:

What is the unique design feature of the Primewalk orthosis?

Following gait analysis, a prosthetist determines that a patient ambulating with a Walkabout orthosis exhibits excessive hip abduction during swing phase. What modification would MOST effectively address this gait deviation?

According to the gait outcome data presented, which gait parameter is significantly improved with the use of the Primewalk orthosis compared to other devices?

A physical therapist is working with a child who has paraplegia and is using a Rochester Parapodium. What is the PRIMARY advantage of this device for the child's functional development?

Which of the following best explains how swinging the arms in opposite directions contributes to propulsion when using a swivel walker?

A 10-year-old child with spina bifida (L3-L4) presents with hip flexion contractures of 15 degrees bilaterally. Which ambulation device would be LEAST appropriate?

A patient with paraplegia is learning to use an RGO with crutches. They are having difficulty advancing their left leg after shifting their weight to the right. What adjustment or cue would be MOST helpful?

A patient with a T10 spinal cord injury is using a Walkabout orthosis. They report feeling unstable and notice that their steps are very short and require significant effort. What is the MOST likely reason for these issues?

A patient with paraplegia who has been using a KAFO expresses interest in progressing towards a more energy-efficient gait pattern. The therapist is considering both Walkabout and Primewalk orthoses. Which of the following statements MOST accurately guides the decision-making process?

What factor would CONTRAINDICATE the use of a swivel walker?

A 7-year-old child with myelomeningocele (L3) is being considered for a reciprocal gait orthosis (RGO). Which assessment finding would be MOST critical in determining the child's suitability for this device?

A patient with a T4 complete spinal cord injury has been using an RGO for community ambulation. Over time, they report increasing fatigue and difficulty maintaining an upright posture. What intervention would be MOST appropriate?

A patient with paraplegia is being fitted with a Walkabout orthosis. During the fitting, the therapist notes that the mechanical hip joint center is positioned significantly posterior to the patient's anatomical hip joint center. What is the MOST likely consequence of this misalignment?

A physical therapist is comparing the Primewalk and Walkabout orthoses for a patient with mid-thoracic paraplegia. While both devices provide reciprocal gait, what key biomechanical advantage does the Primewalk offer?

A researcher is designing a study to compare the energy expenditure of ambulation using KAFOs versus an RGO in individuals with paraplegia. What would be the MOST appropriate primary outcome measure?

What is the MOST pivotal difference between a standard KAFO and a Walkabout orthosis in terms of design and biomechanical function?

A caster cart is primarily used for sitting mobility.

Standing frames are only used to prevent hip contractures.

Parapodiums have joints specifically at the ankles and elbows.

A parapodium allows a patient to ambulate and stand without crutches, but this feature is mandatory.

The Orlau Swivel Walker is designed for individuals with spinal lesions between L1 and C6.

The Orlau Swivel Walker requires additional walking aids for proper use.

Swiveling footplates are used to inject propulsive forces during ambulation.

Inertial torque is produced by swinging arms in the same direction.

A parawalker uses a rigid body brace that only maintains relative legs adduction during swing.

RGO stands for Rehabilitation Gait Orthosis.

In an RGO, both hips can flex simultaneously to allow for sitting.

The reciprocal motion in an RGO is achieved because reciprocal orthotic hip joints are interconnected, usually with a cable.

An Isocentric RGO (IRGO) uses a cable system to provide reciprocal movement.

Severe, but reducible contractures are a contraindication for RGO use.

Spasticity and poor upper extremity strength are both contraindications for RGO.

Calf stretches are a pre-brace treatment.

The first step in training for RGO use is typically walking long distances unassisted.

During gait training in parallel bars, the correct sequence involves moving the right hand forward first.

During the early to mid-swing phase of gait, lateral tilt and trunk rotation in the sagittal plane do not occur.

Walkabout devices are made up of 3 KAFOs.

The Walkabout device is heavier than most traditional RGOs.

Primewalk increases gait speed, cadence, and stride length compared to other RGOs.

The Walkabout uses a sliding mechanism to bring the orthotic and anatomical hip joints closer together.

The LSU Dual Looped Cable RGO has one Bowden cable.

The 'KICK' action during RGO gait training refers to the activation of the cable mechanism.

The primary benefit of the Rochester Parapodium is to restrict movement and ensure complete stability.

A significant knee contracture of greater than 20 degrees is generally acceptable for RGO fitting.

In the gait cycle with an RGO, the right crutch strike always precedes the right heel strike.

A key advantage of the Walkabout orthosis is that it completely eliminates horizontal hip rotation during gait.

One advantage of the single looped cable RGO (ARGO) is that it is more difficult to stand up.

If all other indications are met, obesity will not effect RGO use.

The 'TUCK bottom in by extending trunk' cue ensures the patients extends at the knee to not drag their foot.

The Dual Cable LSU-RGO uses Bowden cables so that one cable can facilitate flexion in hip and the other facilitates shoulder abduction.

Parawalkers use hinge joints with friction to limit both flexion and extension.

Lateral rockers on a parawalker are designed to help lateral truck movement.