Gait patterns - exam 2 Flashcards
which ADs would you choose for a 3 pt NWB gait pattern?
walker
bilateral crutches
how do you perform a 3 pt NWB gait pattern?
AD advances with NWB LE
then WB LE advances to or through AD
why would you choose a 3 pt NWB gait pattern?
not much stability for the patient
fastest speed
high energy cost
which ADs would you choose for a 3 pt PWB gait pattern?
walker
bilateral crutches
how do you perform a 3 pt PWB gait pattern?
AD and PWB LE advance together
WB LE steps to or through AD
which ADs would you choose for a 4 pt gait pattern?
reciprocal walkers
bilateral crutches or canes
how do you perform a 4 pt gait pattern?
AD and opposite LE advance alternately
(R crutch, LLE, L crutch, RLE)
what weight bearing status’ would be appropriate for a 4 pt gait pattern?
WBAT to full WB
why would you choose a 4 pt gait pattern for your patient?
slow gait speed with max stability
how do you perform a 4 pt modified gait pattern?
one AD
AD is held in hand opposite of affected LE
AD and opposite LE advance alternately
true or false. there is a 4th point of contact with 4 pt modified gait pattern
false
no 4th point
what are indications to use a 4 point modified gait pattern?
reduction of stress on arthritic hip
when is a 4 pt modified not an appropriate gait pattern to choose?
for post op pt as does not provide enough stability
what weight bearing status’ would you choose to use a 2 pt gait pattern/
when both limbs are PWB or WBAT
how do you perform a 2 pt gait pattern?
R crutch and LLE move together
L crutch and RLE move together
