Equipment, Devices, and Therapeutic Modalities Part One

Question 1

someone with pes planus would use

Answer 1

scaphoid pad

Question 2

initial body suport percentage for body weight support system

Answer 2

40% body weight

Question 3

what motions does a solid AFO allow

Answer 3

all motions limited

Question 4

in sitting, where is the pressure with a PPT

Answer 4

sacrum (sacral sitting)

Question 5

purpose of a metal anterior stop besides limits DF

Answer 5

prevents knee buckling or excessive knee flexion

Question 6

a metatarsal bar would be used for someone with

Answer 6

metatarsalgia

Question 7

ways to measure crutches appropriately

Answer 7

subtract 16 inches from patient’s height

measure from 2 inches below axilla to apoint 6 inches in front and 2 inches lateral to the foot

Question 8

what percentage of body weight support is contraindicated and why

Answer 8

over 55%

it interferes with achieving foot flat during stepping

Question 9

on stairs, where should the PT be

Answer 9

below the patient and toward the involved side

Question 10

examples of people who would use crutches

Answer 10

THR

balance problems

Question 11

what motion does floor reaction orthosis resist

Answer 11

knee flexion

Question 12

purpose of projections with wheelchairs

Answer 12

to assist patients with poor hand grip in propulsion

Question 13

heel spurs or plantar fasciitis would use what type of orthosis

Answer 13

heel insert

Question 14

how to descend stairs with crutches

Answer 14

AD and bad leg go down first

good leg follows

Question 15

what muscles help to elevate the body to decrease amount of weight bearing for ambulatory aids

Answer 15

lower trap

pec major

lats

Question 16

purpose of the Jewett TLSO

Answer 16

limits trunk flexion and encourages hyperextension of the spine

Question 17

someone with metatarsalgia would use what type of insert

Answer 17

metatarsal pad

metatarsal bar

rocker bar

Question 18

during walking, where should the PT stand

Answer 18

slightly behind and to the involved side

Question 19

purpose of the Boston Orthosis

Answer 19

scoiliosis 40 degrees or less

spondylolisthetsis

severe trunk weakness (muscular dystrophy)

Question 20

purpose of a metal posterior stop

Answer 20

limits plantarflexion

Question 21

the Craig-Scott KAFO is for people with

Answer 21

paraplegia

Question 22

purpose of medial/lateral sole wedges

Answer 22

fixed lateral forefoot valgus or varus

Question 23

how to ascend stairs with crutches

Answer 23

good leg first

AD and bad leg follow together up

Question 24

a rocker bar is used for

Answer 24

metatarsalgia

weak PF

Question 25

purpose of SAFE foot

Answer 25

allows for walking on moderately uneven terrain because of the greater range of mediolateral motion permitted in the rear foot

Question 26

SACH foot - what motions are allowed

Answer 26

PF

small amount of mediolateral and transverse motion

Question 27

in order for patients to use ambulatory aids, patients must be able to…

Answer 27

elevate the body by using their UEs

Question 28

for sit-to-stand transfers, where should the PT stand

Answer 28

to one side and slightly behind the patient

Question 29

difference between a tilt-in-space and reclining back wheelchair

Answer 29

TIS - maintains 90 degrees between angle of seat and back

reclining - does not maintain 90

Question 30

what are drive wheels in wheelchairs

Answer 30

large rear wheels used to propel the wheelchair

Question 31

who would use a Thomas Heel

Answer 31

pronation

flexible pes varus

Question 32

what is a hemicorprectomy

Answer 32

amputation of both lower limbs and pelvis below L4-L5

Question 33

what motions does a free motion ankle joint provide

Answer 33

DF

PF

(with medial and lateral stability)

Question 34

Thomas Heel AKA

Answer 34

medial heel wedge

Question 35

if ambulatory aids are to be used for a long period of time, what group of muscles should be strengthened

Answer 35

shoulder depressors

Question 36

is a cane held on the good side or bad side

Answer 36

good side

Question 37

a metatarsal pad would be used for someone with

Answer 37

metatarsalgia

Question 38

scaphoid pad is used for

Answer 38

pes planus

Question 39

ideal length for transfemoral amputation

Answer 39

35-60% of femoral length spared

Question 40

parameters for pressure-relief in general

Answer 40

every 15-20 minutes (3-4x/hour)

Question 41

who would use a lateral heel wedge

Answer 41

excessive pes varus (supination)

genu varum

Question 42

degrees of elbow flexion for crutches

Answer 42

20-30 degrees of flexion

Question 43

heel insert is used for people with

Answer 43

plantar fasciitis

heel spurts

Question 44

what type of quad cane can be used on the stairs

Answer 44

small-based quad cane (large-based cane cannot)

Question 45

two scoliotic orthoses

Answer 45

Milwaukee

Boston

Question 46

when is the Jewett used

Answer 46

compression fractures of the spine

Question 47

the best wheelchair for pressure relief

Answer 47

tilt in space

Question 48

two types of tires for wheelchairs and their differences

Answer 48

pneumatic (air filled) - smoother ride with increased shock absorption

rubber - more durable and require low maintenance

Question 49

how to measure crutches if patient is in supine

Answer 49

from axilla to a point 6-8 inches lateral to the heel

Question 50

weight bearing status for people with crutches (in general)

Answer 50

PWB

Question 51

a medial sole wedge shifts weight in what direction

Answer 51

laterally