Gait Practical

Question 1

What type of gait pattern and assistive device is used for Total Hip under 65 PWB/WBAT?

Answer 1

• Modified 3 Point

- Crutches

Question 2

What type of gait pattern and assistive device is used for Total Hip over 65 NWB/TTWB?

Answer 2

• 3 Point Step To

- Walker

Question 3

What type of gait pattern and assistive device is used for a Knee Arthroplasty under 65 WBAT BLE?

Answer 3

• Modified 3 Point

- Crutches

Question 4

What type of gait pattern and assistive device is used for Knee Arthroplasty over 65 PWB?

Answer 4

• Modified 3 Point

- Walker

Question 5

What type of gait pattern and assistive device is used for Rheumatoid Arthritis BLE Knee Pain under 65 WBAT?

Answer 5

• Modified 3 Point, Altered WB

- Crutches (? Canes)

Question 6

What type of gait pattern and assistive device is used for Rheumatoid Arthritis BLE over 65 PWB/WBAT??

Answer 6

• Modified 3 Point
• Rolling Walker
• ask which side more affected

Question 7

What type of gait pattern and assistive device is used for Rheumatoid Arthritis symmetrical pain distribution FWB “joints”?

Answer 7

• 4 Point Step To/Step Through -> 2 Point Step To/Step Through
• Crutches (? Canes)

Question 8

What type of gait pattern and assistive device is used for CVA stroke upper hemiplegia FWB? What should be done that is imperative?

Answer 8

• 4 Point Step To/Step Through -> 2 Point Step To/Step Through
• Older than 65; Hemiwalker (strong side)
• Less than 65; LB Quad Cane -> SB Quad Cane -> Straight Cane
• affected hand in gait belt

Question 9

What type of gait pattern and assistive device is used for Balance Issues under 65 FWB?

Answer 9

• 4 Point Step To/Step Through -> 2 Point Step To/Step Through
• LB Quad Cane -> SB Quad Cane if possible

Question 10

What type of gait pattern and assistive device is used for Tibial Fracture “full cast” NWB?

Answer 10

• 3 Point Step To/Step Through

- Crutches

Question 11

What type of gait pattern and assistive device is used for Sprained Ankle PWB?

Answer 11

• Modified 3 Point Step To/Step Through

- Crutches

Question 12

What type of gait pattern and assistive device is used for S/P Laminectomy with Radiating Pain for PWB, NWB, and FWB?

Answer 12

PWB
- Modified 3 Point
- Walker Only
NWB
- 3 Point 
- Walker Only
FWB
- Any (2 Point Step Through)
- Crutches, Cane, Walker, (BL Straight Cane)

Question 13

What type of gait pattern and assistive device is used for MS, Paraplegic, Cerebral Palsy FWB BLE?

Answer 13

• 4 Point Step To/Step Through -> 2 Point Step To/Step Through
• Forearm Crutches