Question | Answer |
the walker should be fitted to the patient. the handles should be level with the top of the femurs at the hip joints. each elbow should be flexed at a __ to __ angle | 25 to 30 degree |
four-legged device that provides support. often used for weak patients who have a poor sense of balance even though no leg injuries may be present | walker |
the cane handle should be level with the top of the femur at the hip joint. the patient's elbow should be flexed at a __ to __ anlge | 25 to 30 degree |
the bottom tip of the cane should be positioned approximately _ to _ inches from the side of the unaffected foot. | 6 to 10 |
an assistive device that provides balance and support. | cane |
this is the most rapid gait. however, it requires the most strength and skill. it is usually taught as a more advanced method of crutch walking. | swing-through gait |
this is a more rapid gait. it is taught after others are mastered, in most cases. it requires that the patient have more shoulder and arm strenght. | swing-to gait |
used when only one leg can bear weight. it too is a gait taught initially. | three-point gait |
taught after 4pnt gait, is a faster gait is usually used when both legs can bear weight. it is the closest to the rhythm of walking | two-point gait |
used when both legs can bear some weight. it is a slow gait. | four-point gait |
the handpieces of axillary or forearm crutches should be adjusted so that each elbow is flexed at a __ to __ angle | 25 to 30 degree |
the lenght of axillary crutches should be adjusted so that there are _ ------ between the armpit and the axillary bar of the crutch | 2 inches |
crutches should be positioned _ to _ inches in front of and _ to _ inches to the side of the patient's foot | 4 to 6 |
do not require as much upper body strength, but do require a good sense of balance and cordination; require that elbows be flexed at 90 degrees or right angle so patient can bear weight on forearm | platform crutches |
recommened for patients who need crutches permanently or for a long period of time; require upper arm strenght and good cordination | forearm (or lofstrand) crutches |
used for patients who cannot grip handles of other crutches or bear weight on wrist and hands | platform crutches |
the lenght of axillary crutches should be adjusted so that there are _ ------ between the armpit and the axillary bar of the crutch | 2 inches |
made of wood or aluminum and used for patients who need crutches for a short period of time | axillary crutches |
crutches should be positioned _ to _ inches in front of and _ to _ inches to the side of the patient's foot | 4 to 6 |
do not require as much upper body strength, but do require a good sense of balance and cordination; require that elbows be flexed at 90 degrees or right angle so patient can bear weight on forearm | platform crutches |
a band of fabric or leather that is positioned around the patient's waist during transfers or ambulation | transfer (gait) belt |
recommened for patients who need crutches permanently or for a long period of time; require upper arm strenght and good cordination | forearm (or lofstrand) crutches |
used for patients who cannot grip handles of other crutches or bear weight on wrist and hands | platform crutches |
attach to forearms; used for patients with weakness or paralysis in both legs | forearm or lofstrand crutches |
made of wood or aluminum and used for patients who need crutches for a short period of time | axillary crutches |
artificial supports that assist a patient who needs help walking | crutches |
a band of fabric or leather that is positioned around the patient's waist during transfers or ambulation | transfer (gait) belt |