Crutch Gaits

Question 1

Three pt gait

Answer 1

Partial weight bearing or no weight bearing on the affected leg
Requires strength and balance

Both crutches and the foot of the affected extremity are advanced together followed by the foot of the unaffected extremity

Question 2

Four pt gait

Answer 2

Weight bearing is a,lowed and one foot can be placed in front of the other

Right crutch is advanced then the left foot, then the left crutch and then the right foot

Question 3

Swing to gait

Answer 3

Adequate muscle power and balance in the arms and legs

Both crutches are advanced together then both legs are lifted and placed in a spot behind the crutches
Feet and crutches form a tripod

Question 4

Swing though gait

Answer 4

Adequate muscle power and balance in the muscle and legs

Both crutches are advanced together
Then both legs are lifted through and beyond the crutches and placed down again at a point infront of the crutches

Question 5

Two point gait

Answer 5

Partial weight bearing limitations with bilateral lower extremity prosthesis

Crutch on the affected side and the unaffected foot are advanced at the same time