Supportive devices Flashcards
What is the application/use of crutches?
feet, shoulder width apart, set tip 6” out 2” up from shoes, arm brace 2” below axilla, elbow bent 30 degrees
What is the clinical goal of a cane?
partial non-weight bearing on injured extremity
What is the application/use of a cane?
top of cane at greater trochanter, use an opposite side of injury
What is the clinical goal of lumbar/sacroiliac supports?
hypermobile or extra support for lifting
What is the application/use for lumbar/sacroiliac supports?
stabilize lumbar intervertebral joints/stabilize sacrum and pelvis
What is the clinical goal of a wrist brace?
limit flex/ext or radial/ulnar deviation
What is the application or use of a wrist brace?
metal stay (spoon) on palmer side to limit flexion and dorsal side to limit extension
What is the clinical goal to using a cho-pat knee strap?
osgood-schlatter’s disease
What is the application/use of cho-pat knee strap?
between patella and tibial tubercle across patellar tendon
What is the clinical goal of a soft cervical collar?
limit some ROM of C spine; support head post sprain/strain
What is the clinical goal of an Ankle stirrup brace (air cast)?
support and protect the ankle. allows protected weight bearing
What is the application/use of an ankle stirrup brace (air cast)?
limit inversion/eversion; can do plantar/dorsal
What are the indications of massage?
superficial adhesions circulatory stasis congestion edema and joint swelling myalgia/trigger points tension headache postexertion fatigue and stiffness
what are the contraindications of massage?
Arteriosclerosis thrombosis/embolism severe varicosities acute phlebitis cellulitis synovitis abscesses and skin infections acute inflammatory conditions
While using effleurage, what is the technique, treatment area, and what is it used for?
technique: long strokes parallel to muscle fibers
treatment area: anywhere
used for: muscle relaxation and pain relief