Step 1 Flashcards
1
Q
what happens at step 1 ?
A
can the patient walk
2
Q
how do we assess if the patient can walk?
A
Get the patient to walk across the room
3
Q
when asking the patient to walk what are we looking for?
A
symmetrical movement
altered gait
natural movement
4
Q
what should normal gait look like?
A
knee should be fully extended at the heel strike and flexed at all other phases of swing and stance. should follow smooth symmetrical process.
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Q
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