Use of Assisted Devices-2 questions

Question 1

What are the indications for for assistive devices?

Answer 1

 Decreased weight bearing status (ex: Osteoporosis)
 Muscle weakness (usually lower extremities)
 Types of Paralysis of Trunk
 Decreased Balance
 Pain

Question 2

Gait pattern is determined by?

Answer 2

amount of weight bearing permitted, not by the assistive device
used

Question 3

Three types of wheelchairs?

Answer 3

Standard wheelchair, lightweight wheelchair, ultralight wheelchair