Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password

Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

E & D 5 ambulation, gait patterns

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
        Help!  

Question
Answer
An appropriate gait pattern is determined by   show
🗑
show two-point, three-point, four-point, swing-to, and swing-through.  
🗑
Two-point gait pattern in which a patient uses   show
🗑
show one-point and a complete cycle is two-points.  
🗑
Three-point gait This pattern can be seen with   show
🗑
show The assistive device is advanced followed by the injured lower extremity and then the uninjured lower extremity.  
🗑
Three-point gait   show
🗑
show This pattern is very similar to the two-point pattern.  
🗑
Four-point gait The primary difference between 2 point   show
🗑
show impaired coordination, balance or significant strength deficits.  
🗑
show as well as the bilateral lower extremities indicates a single point, thus allowing for a four-point gait pattern.  
🗑
show bilateral trunk and/or lower extremity weakness, paresis or paralysis, uses crutches or a walker and advances the lower extremities simultaneously only to the point of the assistive device.  
🗑
show performs the same sequence as a swing-to gait pattern, however, advances the lower extremities beyond the point of the assistive device.  
🗑
show A gait belt is recommended  
🗑
show to the side (usually the affected side) and slightly behind the patient  
🗑
show with one hand; place the other hand on the patientʼs shoulder  
🗑
show Do not grasp the arm, as it will interfere  
🗑
show forward when the patient moves; the assistive device and your back leg should advance as the patient ambulates  
🗑
Guidelines for Guarding during Ambulation A therapist must always consider   show
🗑
Guarding guidelines may require   show
🗑
show A gait belt is recommended  
🗑
Guidelines for Guarding during Stair and Curb Training When ascending stairs or curbs,   show
🗑
show on the same step as the patient and the other foot one step lower.  
🗑
Guidelines for Guarding during Stair and Curb Training Hold the gait belt   show
🗑
Guidelines for Guarding during Stair and Curb Training Remain   show
🗑
Guidelines for Guarding during Stair and Curb Training When descending stairs or curbs,   show
🗑
Guidelines for Guarding during Stair and Curb Training When descending stairs   show
🗑
show in one hand and position the other hand on the front of the patientʼs shoulder.  
🗑
Guidelines for Guarding during Stair and Curb Training When descending stairs   show
🗑
show The patient does not require any assistance to complete the task.  
🗑
show The patient requires a therapist to observe throughout completion of the task.  
🗑
Contact Guard:   show
🗑
show The patient requires 25% assist from the therapist to complete the task.  
🗑
show The patient requires 50% assist from the therapist to complete the task.  
🗑
Maximal Assist:   show
🗑
show The patient is unable to participate and the therapist must provide all of the effort to perform the task.  
🗑
Non-weight bearing (NWB):   show
🗑
Toe touch weight bearing (TTWB):   show
🗑
show A patient is allowed to put a particular amount of weight through the involved extremity.  
🗑
show The amount of weight bearing is expressed as allowable pounds of pressure or as a percentage of total weight.  
🗑
Partial weight bearing (PWB):   show
🗑
show 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.  
🗑
show 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.  
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: micah10
Popular Physical Therapy sets