Midterm Flashcards
Ankle Strategy
Ankle movement to restore COG to a stable position. (small perturbations)
Hip Strategy
Hip movement to restore COG to a stable position. (Large/rapid perturbations)
Stepping Strategy
Restoration of COG when large forces displace COG beyond limits of stability.
Test for measuring fall risk
Activities-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale.
-A list of 16 questions a patient answers w/ a percentage of their confidence. An avg. <67% means increased fall risk
Static balance grade PTA descriptors: Patient able to maintain balance without support
Normal
Dynamic balance grade PTA descriptors: Accepts maximal challenge and can shift weight in all directions
Normal
Static balance grade PTA descriptors: Patient able to maintain balance without support, limited postural sway noted
Good
Dynamic balance grade PTA descriptors: Accepts moderate challenge, can shift weight (although limitations are evident), and can reach to floor within BOS
Good
Static balance grade PTA descriptors: Patient able to maintain balance with hand held support
Fair
Dynamic balance grade PTA descriptors: Can tolerate only minimal challenge, cannot maintain balance while weight shifting, and able to rotate head L/R
Fair
Static balance grade PTA descriptors: Patient requires support to maintain balance
Poor
Static balance grade PTA descriptors: Patient requires Max A to maintain balance
Zero
Testing a pt. balance while they are sitting or standing still
Static testing
What is the Romberg Stand?
Standing with feet together EO/EC and arms crossed (Static)
What is the Sharpened Romberg Stand?
Standing with feet heel to toe EO/EC and arms crossed (Static)
What is the Single Leg Stand?
Standing on one leg EO/EC and arms crossed (Static)
How to perform a Dynamic Balance test
Perform in sitting EO/EC, then in standing EO/EC
- Head rotation, weight shift, reach in all directions
- Nudge
Coordination PTA grading: Smooth/Accurate/ Controlled Motion
Within Normal Limits
Coordination PTA grading: Slow or jerky
Impaired
Coordination PTA grading: unable to perform
Absent
Pressure Ulcer Stage: The area looks red and feels warm to the touch
Stage 1
Pressure Ulcer Stage: The area looks more damaged and may have an open sore, scrape, or blister
Stage 2
Pressure Ulcer Stage: The area has a crater-like appearance due to damage below the skin’s surface
Stage 3
Pressure Ulcer Stage: The area is severely damaged and a large wound is present. Bone may be showing.
Stage 4