Assistive and Adaptive Equipment Flashcards

1
Q

What are the indications for using an assistive device for ambulation?

A
  • decreased weight bearing on lower extremities
  • trunk or LE muscle weakness
  • decreased balance/proprioception
  • pain
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What is the proper fit for parallel bars?

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allows 20-25 degrees of elbow flexion when grasping bars approximately 4-6 inches in front of the body

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3
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What is the good fit for a standard walker?

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allows 20-25 degrees of elbow flexion

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4
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What gait pattern is used with a walker?

A

3-point gait pattern

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5
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What is the proper fit for axillary crutches?

A
  • Handle bars should be positioned at ulnar processes
  • height should be 3 finger widths below axilla
  • allow for 20-25 degrees of elbow flexion when grasping handles

-can be used for all levels of weight bearing

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6
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Why would a patient use platform attachments for axillary crutches?

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to relieves pressure on axilla, relieve nerve pressure, and to assist patients with upper extremity weakness

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7
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What gait patterns do axillary crutches allow for?

A
  • two point
  • three point
  • four point
  • swing to
  • swing through
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8
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What is proper fit for loftstrand crutches?

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  • allows for 20-25 degrees of elbow flexion
  • arm cuff is 1-1.5 inches below olecranon process

can be used for all levels of weight bearing

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9
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What gait patterns do loftstrand crutches allow?

A
  • two point
  • three point
  • four point
  • swing to
  • swing through
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10
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What is the main purpose for using a cane?

A

assisting with balance

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11
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True or False: Patient who are partial weight bearing can use a straight cane.

A

False

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12
Q

What is proper fitting for a straight cane?

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  • cane on unaffected side
  • handle at the level of wrist crease/ulnar styloid
  • 20-25 degrees of elbow flexion when holding handle of cane
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13
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What gait patterns does a cane allow for?

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  • two point
  • four point
  • modified two point
  • modified four point
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