Assistive devices Flashcards
1
Q
Walkers
A
Elbows need to be flex 30 degrees.
Move walker forward 6 inches.
Step forward into walker.
2
Q
Canes
A
Elbows need to be flexed 30 degrees.
Tip of cane should be placed 4 inches to side of foot.
Advance weaker leg before stronger.
3
Q
Crutches
A
3 finger widths between crutch and axillae.
Elbows flexed 30 degrees.
4
Q
4 point gait (crutches)
A
Right crutch, left foot.
Left crutch, right foot.
5
Q
3 point gait (crutches)
A
Both crutches and the weaker leg move forward.
Then the stronger leg.
6
Q
Swing to gait (crutches)
A
Bear weight on good leg, advance both crutches.
Lean forward, swing body with crutches.
7
Q
Swing through gait (crutches)
A
Advance both crutches.
Lift legs and swing forward landing in advance of the crutches.
Fastest gait.
