Transtibial Gait Flashcards
_____ co-contraction should be considered for knee stability with transtibial gait
Hamstring
Tall kneeling can be started early to address ____ ____, and ____ _____
weight bearing; trunk control
T/F: transtibial sockets should be total pressure
False
T/F: transtibial sockets should be total contact
True
Pressure sensitive areas with transtibial sockets include:
- Head of fibula.
- Tibial crest.
- Tibial condyles
- Distal tibia/fibula.
Room in the transtibial socket must be allowed posteriorly for the ______ tendons
Hamstring
If the prosthetic foot is positioned anterior to the socket, the prosthetic will have more _____
stability
If the prosthetic foot is positioned posterior to the socket, the prosthetic will have more ______
mobility
Transtibial sockets are generally in ___ degrees of _____to increase loading on ___ ____
5; socket flexion; patellar tendon
Transtibial sockets are generally in ___ degrees of ____ to decrease loading of _____
5; adduction; fibular head
T/F: the foot in a transtibial prosthetic is generally placed slightly lateral
False
T/F: the foot in a transtibial prosthetic is generally placed slightly medial
True
Before teaching transtibial gait, a therapist must know their patients levels of ____ and ____ as well as their prior level of _____ and their ______
Cognition, fear; function; comorbidities
Hip and Knee _____ are important for weight shift to the prosthetic limb
extensors
Should you know your prosthetic components?
Yes
Can your prosthetist help explain features of the prosthetic to you
Yes
Key components of Transtibial gait include _______ strength, _______ _______, and ________
Extensor; foot placement; balance
T/F: When performing squats with a transtibial patient, the feet should be in IR
False
T/F: When performing squats with a transtibial patient, the feet should be in ER
True
When having a patient perform repeated small steps, emphasis should be put on _____ _____ and _____ _____
Heel strike; weight shift
Other appropriate training activities for a transtibial patient include:
Grid work with heel strike.
Lunges
Sidestepping:with Theraband
The prosthetic socket in a transtibial prosthetic is usually aligned ______ the foot
Directly over
The prosthetic socket in a transtibial prosthetic is usually aligned ______ the foot
Directly over
The prosthetic socket in a transtibial prosthetic is usually aligned ______ the foot
Directly over
