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purpose for AD
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support, balance, redistributes weight bearing, increases base of support
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most stable AD to the least stable
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parallel bars
walker hemiwalker axillary crutches forarm (loft strand) crutches 2 canes 1 cane-large base-small base-straight cane |
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Cerebral palsy pt's use what type of walker?
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Reverse walker
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when we document in soap notes how do we document AD?
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must state specific device
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AD that requires least to most coordination
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parallel bars
walker 1 cane 2 canes axillary crutches forearm (loftstrand) crutches |
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L.R.A.D. stands for what?
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least restrictive assistive device
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steps to adjust crutches
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stand with crutches 6" lat. and 2" ant. to toes
2 finger width beween top crutches and axilla for hand grip-elbow flexon to 20-30 degrees must adjust both components of each crutch |
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FWB
WBAT PWB TTWB NWB |
full weight bearing
weight bearing as tolerated partial weight bearing toe touch weight bearing non weight bearing |
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What does FWB mean?
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no restrictions imposed, does not require AD to unload limb but may need it for balance
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What does NWB mean?
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no weight allowed through the limb, not even resting foot on ground
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What does WBAT mean?
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pt can put as much weight as they feel comfortable with and that does not lead to increased pain or swelling later. Pt uses AD for unloading limb and for balance
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What does PWB mean?
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Any amount from "something" but less than full weight. any particular amount. usually expressed in pounds or percentage.
measured with bathroom type scale some sources define as 21 degree to 50 degrees of body weight |
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What does TTWB mean?
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Toes touch the floor but no weight bearing through LE.
Pt doesnt shift weight onto toes toes are for balance only *some sources say me be up to 20% PWB |
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2 point gate
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2 points of contact in gait cycle
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when might we use a tilt table?
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orthostatic hypotension reduction
to resist WB restricting sitting or limited amount of hip flexion unable to perform sit to stand |
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what type of w/c is important for pts with no trunk stability?
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reclining w/c
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what type of w/c has a no cross bar under seat?
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rigid frame w/c
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what is wheel camber?
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the tilt of rear wheels of a w/c
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what is straight camber?
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normal wheel chair wheels
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