Trouble Shooting Gait Deviations and Advanced Rehab Flashcards
gait training sequence
observe deviation video
isolate cause of deviation
design interventions for correction
reassess gait video
common gait observations (1)
unequal step length
unequal WB b/w sound side and prosthetic side
increase movement of COG
wide BOS
decrease PO
common gait observations (2)
too much or too little knee flexion
decrease pelvic rotation
arm swing
lateral trunk bending
forward trunk bending
goals of gait training
increased efficiency of gait
improve cosmetics of gait
increase distance and/or time of gait activity
components necessary to optimize gait
strength
endurance
balance
good fit/alignment of prosthesis
comfort
motivation/role model
what does one experience after limb loss
5 stages of loss and grief
5 stages of loss and grief
denial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance
psychosocial considerations (1)
age
personality style
economic/vocational variables
psychosocial support
overall health
psychosocial considerations (2)
reasons for amputation
fit and fxn of prosthesis
body image
sexuality