Review Sheet Flashcards
Why use aids
Pain
Impaired balance, coord, strength
Cant weight bear
amputation
Aid goals
Protect (for healing)
prevent (neg adaptations)
improve mobility
Most stable device
Walker
Downside of walkers
Bulky, no arm swing,stairs
How to get sized for walker
Heals with wheels w shoes, wrist crease at height of walker when little bit of flexion at elbow (20-30degs)
Types of walkers
2 wheel, 4 wheel, standard, three wheel, platform walker
Downside of crutches
Safety in crowds, leaning on axillary bar
Downside Canadian crutches
Arm/shoulder strength needed, less lateral support
Types of crutches
Axillary, forearm, platform, smart
Measurement for crutches
2 inch lateral and 6 inches anterior from fore foot
hand piece level with wirst crease with a little bit of elbow flexion (20/30degs)
Measuring axillary crutches
Axilla 2 inches below (2-3 fingers), adjust leg piece, standing is best, axillary bar adjusted and then hand grip
Measuring forearm crutches
1-1.5 inches below elbow is cut off, piece, adjust hand grip then elbow cuff
Cane not used for
Restricted WB
Types of canes
Standard, orthopedic (7 looking), quad
Difficulty quad cane
Stairs, unsteady if not evenly applied
Measuring cane
Cane is parrall to leg, hand grib same as all else
Clinical uses walking poles
Fitness, rehab for gait, core, posture, balance
Chronic conditions (arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes)
Recovery from injuries/surgery
Older adults who require more stability and balance when walking
Fit for walking poles
Elbows at side at 90
Partial weight bearing
50%