Intro to Normal Gait - Class 6

Question 1

gait is one of the

Answer 1

basic components for independent fxning

Question 2

gait is often affected by

Answer 2

dz or injury

Question 3

is a pt ever referred to PT for gait alone

Answer 3

rarely

Question 4

purpose of gait specific examination

Answer 4

determine the impact of dz processes on a pt’s ambulatory fxn

evaluate gait specific deficits

identify the severity

optimize pt performance

monitor the effectiveness of interventions on gait dysfxn

identify when the client has achieved the maximum benefit from interventions that specifically target gait dysfxn

Question 5

evaluate gait specific deficits

Answer 5

that limit fxn and cause disability

make the connection b/w what you see when they walk and how it affects their fxn

Question 6

identify the severity

Answer 6

of the impairments, fxnal limitations and disability

leading to and arising out of gait dysfxns

Question 7

optimize pt performance

Answer 7

by targeting interventions to address gait specific deficits

Question 8

walking is a

Answer 8

simple act of allowing the COG to fall forward and catching it with the placement of your foot in front of it

Question 9

walking is considered

Answer 9

locomotion

that always has 1 foot on the ground

Question 10

running is when

Answer 10

one foot is not on the ground

Question 11

how many fxnal tasks must occur during gait

Answer 11

3

Question 12

3 fxnal tasks that must occur during gait

Answer 12

forward progression

alteration of balance from one limb to another

support of the upright

Question 13

forward progression

Answer 13

have to get from point A to point B

Question 14

alteration of balance from one limb to another

Answer 14

accompanied by limb length adjustment

Question 15

support of the upright

Answer 15

need to have enough muscle strength to hold us up against gravity