Levels of Physical Assistance, Weight bearing Flashcards
1
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Independent
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- the patient does not require any assistance to complete the task
2
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supervision
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the patient requires a therapist to observe throughout completion of the task
3
Q
contact guard
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the patient requires the therapists to maintain contact with the patient to complete the task
- contact guard is usually needed to assist if there is a loss of balance
4
Q
minimal assist
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- the patient requires 25% assist from the therapist to complete the task
5
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moderate assist
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- the patient requires 50% assist from the therapist to complete the task
6
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maximal assist
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- the patient requires 75% assist from the therapist to complete the task
7
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dependent
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- the patient is unable to participate and the therapist must provide all of the effort to perform the task
8
Q
non-weightbearing
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- a patient is unable to place any weight through the involved extremity and is not permitted to touch the ground or any surface
- an assistive device is required
9
Q
toe touch weight bearing
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- a patient is unable to place any weight through the involved extremity, however, may place the toes on the ground to assist with balance
- an assistive device is required
10
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partial weight bearing
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- a patient is allowed to put a particular amount of weight through the involved extremity
- the amount of WB is expressed as allowable pounds of pressure or as percentage of total weight
- a therapist must monitor the amount of actual weight transferred through the involved foot during partial weight bearing
- an assistive device is required
11
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weight bearing as tolerated
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- a patient determines the proper amount of weight bearing based on comfort
- the amount of weight bearing can range from minimal to full
- an assistive device may or may not be required
12
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full weight bearing
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- a patient is able to place full weight on the involved extremity
- an assistive device is not required at this level, but may be used to assist with balance
