Gait training

Question 1

patient turns round to walk back to the wheelchair toward the right or left direction if the right leg is non-weight-bearing?

Answer 1

a. Turn right direction because strong leg

Question 2

When backing up to sitting in the wheelchair what must the patient feel before sitting? What are the hands holding on to?

Answer 2

a. When sitting, pt. must backup until chair is felt behind leg. Before sitting pt. reaches back for stable support (arm rest) to help with descending.

Question 3

side are the crutches on when going from sitting to standing non-weight-bearing left lower extremity?

Answer 3

a. Crutches are on side that has NWB left side.

Question 4

BEST gait sequence, (the gait sequence that is most like normal walking), for a left WBAT ankle sprain when using a single point cane?

Answer 4

a. 2 points - cane/ affected side, strong leg

Question 5

describe the pattern of feet and crutches in a swing to, 3 point and 4 point gait pattern

Answer 5

a. 3 point - Crutches, left foot, right foot

b. 4 point - Crutch left, right foot, right crutch, left foot