Basic Mobility Skills

Question 1

what are some ways to initiate rolling

Answer 1

cross their legs towards the side they are rolling to
use pillows or wedges to elevate one side of the body
manual facilitation at hips while they focus on UE
manual facilitation at shoulders to coordinate rocking motion

Question 2

what muscle portion does someone with a C5 level of injury need for rolling

Answer 2

the clavicular portion of pec major is needed

Question 3

how do you perform the”C” walk

Answer 3

first roll to one side then “walk” your forearms towards your legs as you make the shape of a C almost. Next hook your wrist under your knees while balancing on your other elbow and pull up into long sitting

Question 4

how to perform the “fling” method for supine to long sit

Answer 4

this method requires more strength and balance
you have one arm balancing on the elbow while the other arm extends with a flinging motion. the elbow is locked in extension from the shoulder being externally rotated and the forearm supinated

Question 5

how much range do you need during a SLR to get into long sitting comfortably while still maintaining muscle tightness in the back extensors

Answer 5

need at least 100 degrees of SLR

Question 6

What must someone have to attempt scooting successfully

Answer 6

must have good sitting balance

Question 7

what functional outcomes will most patients with C7 level of injury achieve

Answer 7

head control
short sitting balance
long sitting balance
rolling (side to side and full turn)
supine to sit
pressure relief independently
scooting forward and backward
self ROM

Question 8

What functional outcomes will someone with C6 level of injury be able to achieve

Answer 8

head control
short sitting balance
long sitting balance
rolling (side to side)

Question 9

What functional outcomes will someone with C5 level of injury be able to achieve

Answer 9

head control

short sitting balance