Gait Interventions (2) Flashcards
How does a cane enhance stability?
Through weight distribution
What does the use of a cane compensate for?
Losses in vision and proprioception
Who is a cane appropriate for?
Patients who need minimal balance assist (up to 25%)
What is needed to use a cane appropriately?
Coordination
What does the use of crutches permit?
Weight bearing shift from legs to arms
What do the use of crutches require?
Good balance and UE strength
What can inappropriate use of crutches result in?
Brachial plexus injury
What does a walker offer?
Greater stability and weight bearing shift from legs to arms
Why would someone use a rolling walker over a standing walker?
Easier to propel because they may have weak UE
What is the difference between a rollator and rolling walker?
Rollators have brakes and a seat
What is a test you can use for dual task training?
Stops walking when talking test
What is combined in dual task training?
Motor and cognition
What are some examples of motor tasks to help with gait?
Multi directional (forward/backward, side stepping)
Balancing with perturbations
External cueing (speed, stride length, timing)
Carrying objects
