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what will u see with spatial asymmetries

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  • decreased step length
  • decreased stride length
  • variable step width
  • decreased step height in swing
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what will u see temporal asymmetries

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  • decreased single limb stance
  • increased double limb stance
  • increased swing time
  • decreased cadence
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what will u see additional asymmetries

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  • decreased weight bearing in stance

- decreased weight shift in stance

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0.0-0.4 m/3; what ambulator would you be

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household

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0.4-0.8 m/s; what ambulator would you be

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limited community ambulator

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0.8-1.2 m/s; what ambulator would you be

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community ambulator

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1.2-1.4 m/s; what ambulator would you be

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cross street; normal walking speed

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what is the preferred gait speed with chronic stroke

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0.10-0.76 m/s

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what is the max gait speed with chronic stroke

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0.76-1.09 m/s

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orthosis

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device worn to restrict or assist motion, or to transfer stress from one area of the body to another

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splint

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temp orthosis

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orthotist

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designs, fabricates, fits orthoses for limbs and trunks

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pedorthist

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designs, fabricates, fits shoes and foot orthoses

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what are the goals for orthotic Rx

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  • improve alignment
  • minimize influence of abnormal tone
  • increase stability at joint or segment
  • preventing contracture or deformity
  • facilitating weak muscles
  • simulating an eccentric or concentric muscle contraction
  • limiting or facilitating motion
  • providing proprioceptive feedback
  • positioning a body part for optimum fxn
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what are foot orthoses used for? (5 things)

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most commonly used to redistribute forces on foot

  • transfer WBing
  • protect painful areas
  • correct alignment
  • accomodated fixed deformity
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internal modifications

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  • inside shoe
  • more versatile
  • heel lifts, medial wedge
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external modifications

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  • attached to sole or heel
  • permanent to that shoe
  • metatarsal bar, rocker bar, thomas heel
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primary action of AFO

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on foot and ankle

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what do AFO affect

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  • motion and stability at proximal joints

- often custom-made, some pre-fabricated options

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common indications for AFO

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  1. weakness
  2. impaired proprioception
  3. spasticity
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what gait abnormalities are common to warrant an orthotic eval

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  • foot drop
  • poor foot clearance in swing
  • ankle instability in stance
  • knee buckling in stance
  • hyperextension in stance
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what transfer abnormalities are common to warrant an orthotic eval

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  • ankle instability in stance

- knee buckling in stance

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exclusion criteria for orthoses

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no ankle clonus
no LE swelling
no significant or poor healing skin breakdown

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precautions for orthoses

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adequate ROM in joints that will be braced
be careful with sensory impairments
considerations for cognitive, communication, and/or perceptual deficits

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AFO ordered from most supportive to least
``` stirrup/double upright solid pre-hinged hinged/articulated ground reaction posterior leaf spring ```
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considerations of orthoses
- each AFO will have a different impact on function - decide what your goal for bracing is - when is it appropriate to brace - insurance
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management of orthoses
- must always be worn with closed toes shoes - should not be donned against bare skin - wear schedules - skin checks
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indications for UE splints/orthotics
- management or prevention of contraction at fingers, wrist, or elbow - hypotonia or spasticity management - often used as resting splints
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considerations for UE splints/orthotics
- when donned, eliminate functional use splinted joints - skin checks - patient ed
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what is your biggest concern post stroke with walking on a treadmill
fall risk
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what are the benefits of a harness system
effectively removes fall risk | unloading effect
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what is the LEAPS trial of 2007
- supported use of BWSTT with functional overground walking training with patients 2-6 months post stroke compared to standard strengthening and balance HEP - significant differences found in gait speed, balance confidence
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what is the STEPS trial 2007
- compared BWSTT / UE-EX with cycle ergometry / UE-EX training programs with pts 4 months to 5 years post stroke - significant differences found in gait speed and endurance - addition of LE strengthening program made no difference in outcomes
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what were the results of the CPG to improve locomotor function following chronic stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury and brain injury 2020
- little benefit of BWSTT on walking speed and distance as compared with overground walking training or other interventions in ambulatory individuals with chronic stroke, iSCl and TBI
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BWSTT: acute to subacute.. what does the research should an improvement of
gait speed endurance fear of falling
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what are the indications for a pt going from acute to subacute using BWSTT
ambulatory pt with stable CV status gait goals of gait speed and reducing fall risk eliminate fall risk, many safety concerns decreased physical load on therapist
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considerations for a pt going from acute to subacute using BWSTT
- allow for more steps/session - be aware of CV status - be cautious of behavioral or cognitive status
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what should BWSTT look like for pt's going from acute to subacute
- high treadmill speed - BWS should remain <40$ to remain functional - facilitations can be at LE, trunk and UE - should be followed by over ground ambulation
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protocol for BWSTT
3-5x week for 30-60min
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how do u progress BWSTT
``` increased speed reduce BWS reduce assist and facilitation add incline increase duration less breaks ```
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what is the L300 FES used for
foot drop | poor foot clearance
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what is the L300+ FES used for
knee instability | poor foot clearance
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EMG biofeedback is used when
pt has strength but struggling with activation or motor control of a muscle

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