Ambulating w/ Cane Flashcards
1
Q
when to recommend cane
A
balance/coordination
muscle weakness
endurance
LE pain
2
Q
how does a cane improve ambulation
A
increase BOS
decrease joint stress
3
Q
why contralateral use
A
widens BOS and avoids lateral shifting of COM
decreases forces of Abductor muscle acting at the stance hip
decreases joint compressive forces
4
Q
fitting a cane
A
gait belt on pt
pt in good static standing posture
typical footwear
cane handle appropriate level
elbow flexion of 20-30 degrees
tip 6 inches from lateral border of shoes
5
Q
sequences of gait training
A
moving into and out of chair
ambulate safely on level surface
how to ascend and descend stairs
advance to negotiating curbs, ramps, elevators, doors and uneven surfaces
teach to falls afely
