Quiz 3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
For Canes and Walkers where should the hand grip align with?
greater trochanter or at wrist crease with the arm straight
what should the angle of elbow be for canes and walker?
20-25
When fitting someone for axillary crutches how should they stand?
crutches 6 in away and at 45 deg angle
good axillary crutch fit
2-3 fingers underarmpit
radial styloid process
20-30 deg elbow
fit axillary crutches in supine
tape measure from axillary fold to 6-8 in from heel
laterally
fit axillary crutches in seated
L shape measure from olecranon to tip of long finger
loftstrand cuff placement
1 1/3 in distal to olecranon process
who uses platforms
pts. who cannot bear weight through hands, wrist or forearm. Poor grip strength
what tests quantify gait
DGI, TUG, gait velocity assigment
gait cycle
two steps =stride
step
measured by heel of 1 limb to heel of other
stride
both L and R step
measured by heel contact of 1 limb wo the next heel contact of that same limb
stance
foot is in contact of ground
60 percent of gait
swing
foot not in contact with ground
40 percent of gait
who uses two point gait
ms
weakness
balance problems
who uses three point
pts with 1 involved LE
pts who are weak, painful or decreased wbing
four point
used for patients who require max stability / balance
what gait pattern should be used for a minimally impaired balance patient
3 point
what gait pattern should be used for a moderatllely impaired balance patient
2,3,4
what gait pattern should be used for a signficantly impaired balanced patient
3 or 4
