Gait Rehabilitation after Stroke Questions With Complete Solutions

Gait Rehabilitation after Stroke Questions With Complete Solutions Gait after stroke is best characterized by (3) ANS-1. Asymmetry* 2. Lack of smoothness in forward progression 3. Slow velocity What must a patient's gait speed be in order for them to be identified as community ambulatory? ANS-150ft/min or 0.8m/sec Other characteristics of gait after stroke: (6) ANS-1. Reduced stride and step length 2. Increased BOS 3. Decreased time in stance and increased time in swing with the paretic limb 4. More time spent in double limb support 5. Longer step on the affected vs unaffected limb 6. Inability to shift center of pressure backwards and towards paretic side What is a lateral trunk lean indicative of during gait? ANS-Weak hip abductors AFOs have been found to have these positive impacts on gait in patients who have suffered a stroke (3) ANS-1. ankle kinematics 2. knee kinematics in stance 3. energy costs What events occur during the gait cycle that are crucial for tibial advancement? (2) ANS-1. plantar flexion followed by 2. knee flexion A type of solid ankle brace but with narrow trim lines to allow PF at LR as well as provide dorsi assist ANS-Posterior Leaf Spring Posterior L