Mark Klimek Lecture 4 - Crutches & Psychosis questions with correct answers

How do you measure crutches for a person? answer 2 to 3 fingerwidths below anterior axillary fold to a point lateral to and slightly in front of foot If they mention axilla or a landmark on the foot... answer They are wrong instructions When the handgrip of a crutch is properly in place the elbow flexion should be? answer 30 degrees 2 Point Gait answer 1: Move one crutch and opposite foot together 2: Move other crutch and other foot together *Remember: 2 points together for a 2 point gait* - Used for minor weakness on both legs 3 Point Gait answer 1: Move two crutches and bad leg together 2: Move good foot *Remember: 3 point is called 3 point because 3 points touch down at once* 4 Point Gait answer 1: One crutch 2: Opposite foot 3: Other crutch 4: Other foot - Nothing moves together and everything is really weak Swing Through answer - For two braces extremities (Amputees)