Weight-Bearing Status Flashcards
who is WB status determined by
physicians
who teaches the patient about their WB status
PT
types of WB statuses
NWB
TTWB
PWB
WBAT
FWB
NWB
the involved LE cannot touch the floor
TTWB
TDWB
pt can rest toes of involved LE for balance (no weight)
if used for prolonged period can lead to abnormal gait and shortened gastroc/soleus
can be used if pt has difficulty holding up LE or to improve safety
PWB
limited amount of weight allowed through extremity
can be in percentage or in pounds
WBAT
pt determines amount of weight put through extremity
50-100% dependent on tolerance
no pain
FWB
no restriction may still use AD for stability
UE WB restriction
WB can be shifted from wrist and hand to elbow and shoulder w/ forearm platform AD
AD’s used for NWB status
parallel bars
walkers
bilateral Ax crutches
Ads used for PWB status
parallel bars
walker
crutches (lofstrand and bil/unil ax.)
methods for monitoring WB
bathroom scale
limb load monitor (LLM)
computerized monitor
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