Ambulatory Aids (Assistive Devices) Flashcards
1
Q
Indications for Cane use?
A
- Widen BOS
- Relieve pain; Antalgic Gait
- Provides limited stability; unweighting
2
Q
When measure cane height how many degrees of elbow flexion are desirable?
A
20-30 Degrees
3
Q
Small based vs Wide based quad cane for stair usage?
A
Small Based = Useful for Stair
Large Based = Does Not Fit
4
Q
Which UE do we hold a cane?
A
Opposite of the involved UE
5
Q
Gait pattern most typical with a cane?
A
Cane and Involved UE advance together, followed by uninvolved
- Essentially a modified 2-point gait pattern
6
Q
Elbow flexion desirable when using crutches?
A
20 - 30 degrees of Elbow Flexion
7
Q
Where to position forearm crutches on the arm?
A
- Cover proximal third of the forearm
- 1 - 1 1/2 inches below the elbow
8
Q
What are more stable axillary or forearm crutches?
A
Axillary Crutches
9
Q
Benefits to using forearm crutches over axillary?
A
- Increased ease of movements; mobility
- Weight bearing on forearms for patients who are unable to weight bear through hands
10
Q
Indications for using walkers?
A
- Reduce weight bearing
- poor balance
- Old bitches
11
Q
Minimum axillary space while utilizing Axillary Crutches?
A
2 - 3 inches
