Week 5

Question 1

What is functional mobility?

Answer 1

The manner in which people are able to move around in the environment, from place to place in order to participate in their activities

Question 2

What is Functional Ambulation?

Answer 2

Subcomponent of functional mobility

Action of walking, moving from one position or place to another

Collaboration between the OT and PT to achieve patient’s goals

Question 3

What are some functional aspects of the 4 wheel walker?

Answer 3

Ease of transportation

Basket

Seat (rest)

Requires stability

Turning radius

Question 4

Bath chairs are used for patients with…

Answer 4

1) Decrease in balance

2) Decrease in endurance in standing

Question 5

Bath stools are used for patients with…

Answer 5

Decrease in balance

Decrease in endurance

Requires core strength

Question 6

A bath transfer bench is used for patients with…

Answer 6

Decrease in endurance

Decrease in balance

Is a transfer aid

Question 7

T/F: the bath transfer bench is a transfer aid

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T/F: the bath chair is a transfer aid

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What are some fall prevention strategies?

Answer 9

1) Store heavy items on/in a lower (hip height or lower) shelf

2) Approach from angle and not front ways (fridge, dishwasher, etc.)

3) Stay within the walker frame

4) Use the counter for stability when reaching

5) Use other assistive devices in combination (such as the reacher)