Crutches

Question 1

How do you measure the length of crutches for a person

Answer 1

2-3 fingerwidths below anterior axillary fold to a point lateral and slightly in front of foot

Question 2

What is angle of elbows when handgrip is properly placed?

Answer 2

Elbows will be flexed 30 degrees

Question 3

2 point gait
(minor weakness on both legs)

Answer 3

2 things move together: a crutch and the opposite foot

Question 4

3 point gait
(One bad leg not on ground)

Answer 4

Move 2 crutches and BAD leg together
Follow with good foot

Question 5

4 point gait
(nothing moves together, everything is weak)

Answer 5

One crutch
Opposite foot
Other crutch
Other foot

Question 6

Swing through gait
(non weight bearing/amputation)

Answer 6

Unaffected foot gets passed the tip of both crutches

Question 7

Which foot leads with going up and down the stairs with crutches?

Answer 7

UP with GOOD
DOWN with BAD
-crutches always move with bad leg