Evaluating Function & Environment Flashcards
1
Q
What is normal walking speed?
A
2-3 mph
2
Q
A patient must be able to walk __ mph in order to be discharge
A
0.5
3
Q
A patient must be able to walk __ mph in order to be considered safe at home
A
0.8
4
Q
What is the normal BOS?
A
2-4 inches
5
Q
What are critical components of alignment assessment?
A
- Be systematic!
- Start with one joint and then move either distally or proximally to next joint
- Look at both sagittal and frontal views
6
Q
Describe MS gait
A
- Wide BOS
- Challenge with turning
- Steppage to clear feet
7
Q
Which muscle plays the largest role during gait?
A
rectus femoris
8
Q
When performing pre-gait training exercises in the parallel bars your patient is to remove one of their hands to make the exercise more difficult. Which one should they remove and why?
A
They should remove their hand on the unaffected side, because it helps to shift the COG back towards the affected side
9
Q
Describe the difference between structural and functional family support
A
- Structural includes the quantity, range, and frequency of support
- Functional includes quality and ability to access their emotional support
