Mark Klimek Lecture 4 - Crutches & Psychosis Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

How do you measure crutches for a person? - ANSWER-2 to 3 finger widths 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) - For non-weight bearing Use the even numbered gaits (2 & 4) when... - ANSWER-The weakness is evenly distributed (bilateral) Use 2 point for... - ANSWER-A mild problem Use 4 point for... - ANSWER-A severe problem Use the odd numbered gait (3) when... - ANSWER-One leg is odd Which gait would you use for early stages of rheumatoid arthritis? - ANSWER-2 Point Gait