Passive Care - Gait Analysis Flashcards
1
Q
Normal
A
Stance: heel strike, mid stance, toe off
Swing: acceleration, mid swing, deceleration
2
Q
3 point (one leg weak)
A
Crutch (balance and weight bearing, can be used on either side)
Cane (balance and cane should be used opposite the involved side)
3
Q
4 point (both legs weak)
A
One of four (4) points in motion at a time, three stable points
4
Q
2 point
A
both legs weakened, faster gait required, opposite leg and crutch
5
Q
Swing-to
A
two crutches advance, then feet are brought to crutches
6
Q
Swing-through
A
two crutches advance, then feet are swung past crutches (faster)
7
Q
Crutch fitting rules
A
6” lateral, 2 fingers below axilla, 6” in front of feet (30 degrees)
