LE Stance Control

Question 1

Name one of the 3 activation methods for stance control orthoses?

Answer 1

weight
ankle
gait

Question 2

Ankle motion is required for all SCOs – t/f?

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Stance phase of gait is __% of the cycle.

Answer 3

60

Question 4

Normal gait has how many phases?

Answer 4

8

Question 5

Name one of the three different weight activated SCOs.

Answer 5

Horton SCPKJ
Becker E-Knee
Otto Bock SensorWalk

Question 6

Gait activated SCOs require a reciprocal gait pattern – t/f?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Spasticity is a contraindication for SCOs – t/f?

Answer 7

True

Question 8

A knee flexion moment at terminal stance is required for SCOs – t/f?

Answer 8

False

A KFM at TS will prevent the SCO from unlocking at TS, except with the SensorWalk

Question 9

What MMT grade at the hip flexors is normally required for SCOs?

Answer 9

Normally 3/5, unless pt has compensatory pattern that is equal to 3/5

Question 10

What are two of the effects of locking a knee in normal gait?

Answer 10

Hip hiking
Circumduction
Vaulting
Excessive lateral trunk lean
Increased energy consumption
Decreased cadence

Question 11

The ankle is in what position during the swing phase of gait?

Answer 11

Neutral to 5* PF

Question 12

Locking the knee during normal gait is always safer for the patient – t/f?

Answer 12

False