Mobility

Question 1

Functional ambulation

Answer 1

How a person walks while achieving a goal; ambulation evaluation, gait training, and recommendations for bracing and ambulation aids

Question 2

basics of ambulation

Answer 2

loading response, midstance, terminal stance and pre-swing, and mid-swing and terminal swing; cycle time; cadence; stride length and walking base

Question 3

Cycle time

Answer 3

Duration of complete cycle

Question 4

Cadence

Answer 4

Average step rate

Question 5

Stride length

Answer 5

Distance between two placements of the same foot

Question 6

Walking base

Answer 6

Distance between the two feet

Question 7

Orthotics

Answer 7

SMO, AFO, KAFO, HKAFO, RGO

Question 8

Walking aids

Answer 8

canes, crutches, wheelchairs, walkers

Question 9

Safety during ambulation training

Answer 9

Know the client, always guard and stay on weaker/ more involved side, use appropriate footwear, always observe proper body mechanics, monitor physiological response, use a gait belt

Question 10

Functional ambulation activities

Answer 10

Integrates ambulation into ADLs and IADLs, kitchen ambulation, bathroom ambulation, home establishment and management ambulation, stair ambulation