Gait and fall prevention Flashcards
what are the properties of a inefficient gait
requires learning by doing
is walking a sum of its parts or a skill
skill
what happens when we load the trailing limb
shifts the center of pressure postlat
hip extension generate the neural sign for steppinng
what happens when we step forward and across
generates momentum towards the stance limb
activates hip abd with opp side abd
faciltaes neural stepping signal thorugh stance
why do we walk in ovals
proper loading for motor control
proper muscle recruitment
- add on stepping led
- abd on the trailing leg
“this is what walking feels like”
it is important to walk the curves at the same speed as the straight aways
what is easier wider or narrower ovals
wider ovals
what should physical exercise intervention focus on for falls
balance and strength training
should not only be doing waking to improve fall risk
how many hours need to go into fall prevention stuff
min of 50 hours
how long in fall prevention program
25 weeks (3-6 months) 2x a week
what should we doing during fall prevention PT
standing balance
gait
strength training
strength training in fall stuff is focused on what
LE training
