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Ambulatory Aids

TermDefinition
Axillary crutches the standard type of crutches that have a bar that, when used, allows a two-finger space beneath the axilla
Cane a handheld ambulation device made of wood or aluminum
Crutches an ambulatory aid generally used in pairs, are constructed of wood or aluminum
Crutch palsy weakening of forearm, wrist, and hand muscles because of nerve impairment in the axilla, caused by incorrectly fitted crutches or poor posture
Dangling sitting on the edge of the bed; helps to normalize blood pressure, which may drop when the client rises from a reclining position
Forearm crutches crutches with an arm cuff but no axillary bar
Gluteal setting the contraction and relaxation of the gluteal muscles (gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus) to improve their strength and tone
Parallel bars a double row of stationary bars as handrails to gain practice in ambulating
Platform crutches crutches that support the forearm are used by clients who cannot bear weight with their hands and wrists
Prosthetic limb a substitute for an arm or leg without the assistance of crutches or other ambulatory aids
Prosthetist person who constructs prosthetic limbs
Quadriceps setting an isometric exercise in which the client alternately tenses and relaxes the quadriceps muscles
Strength the power to perform
Tilt table a device that raises the client from a supine to a standing position
Tone the ability of muscles to respond with stimulated
Walker ambulatory aid constructed of curved aluminum bars that form a three-sided enclosure, with four legs for support
Walking belt (gait belt) safety device applied around the client's waist used to provide ambulatory support and assistance
Created by: Jessica Venyke
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