Adaptive Equipment Flashcards
1
Q
Purpose of adaptive equipment
A
Increase stability Maximize Fx decrease deformity Normalize tone Dec pathological reflexes
2
Q
What are the floor positioners
A
sidelyers: head/UE/LE support
Wedge
Grasshopper
3
Q
Standing/Seating Equipment:
A
Prone vs. supine standers
Freedome standers
corner seat
bolster seat
4
Q
Standing program?
A
60 mins 4/5x/week
50 deg=50%
for contractures
45 3/4x a week
have them do stuff.
5
Q
Mobility equipment
A
Stroller Wheel chair Electric chair. (17 months) scooter board tricycle mobile stander.
6
Q
What is assessment for wheeled mobility?
A
check alignment/equip/transfers/
matt assessment
RANGE
Simulate
7
Q
Gait AD?
A
gait trainer walkers crutch cane posterior walkers are good improve stuff
8
Q
What does orthotics do for neuro clients?
A
Tone reduction
Mechanical advantage
Improve Stability
9
Q
Rationale for KAFO
AFO
SMO
A
KAFO: poor control at knee
AFO: can control knee/ can be altered
SMO: poor med/lateral control at ankle
bring ankle in neutral.
