Week 8-HGO Walk about Flashcards
1
Q
What does HGO stand for?
A
Hip guiding orthosis
2
Q
What does the HGO do?
A
Limits flexion/Extension to control step legnth
3
Q
What muscles are involved?
A
Latissimus dorsi Pectoralis major Deltoid Trapezius Triceps
4
Q
Who are candidates for the walk about?
A
MS
Paraplegics
5
Q
What are the psychological benefits?
A
Being able to view the world upright and standing
Lead a more active life
6
Q
What are the physical benefits?
A
Upright and more active
Use body parts that still function
7
Q
What does the modular construction allow?
A
Simple and safe donning and doffing
8
Q
What is the advantage of the HGO?
A
Most rigid
Best transfer of energy for propulsion
9
Q
What is the main difference from RGO?
A
HGO does not have a connection between the left and right hip joint
