purpose of a tilt table
to assess pt tolerance in upright position
inversion tables are good for what pathologies
SCI
tilt tables are especially good for __pts
bariatric
gait, balance, strength are all examples of
tests and measures
Berg, TUG, Bruce, RASS are all examples of
outcome measures (names)
Risks of tilt tables
fear of pts, nausea, ortho responses may be poor
the step before ambulation should almost always be
parallel bars
parallel bar ht is where on pt
GT
what part of wheel chair should be on the ramp in the bars
casters
good out come measure result for sit to stand to show a good indicator of ambulation readiness
5xs
3 subdivisions of walking
Forward progress includes what 3 subdivisions
shock absorption
momentum control
forward propulsion
factors effecting shock absorption
shoes, ground, length, ROM, speed
synergy activity is crucial during which phase of forward progress
momentum control
Normal gait, feet are ___ inches apart
3
it’s normal to have valgus stress at ___ and ___ during walking
knee and ankle
Which leg works harder stance or swing
stance
If you are using tilt table with a NWB extremity, what can you do
get a block and use it on good side
initial stopping to assess vitals with tilt table occurs at
30 degrees
hold position for how long before checking vitals tilt table
3-5 min
check vitals every ___ degrees of mvmt with tilt table
15
When lowering tilt table, decrease it to level of ____ above end
15-20
a must for use of bars
full WB UE
which gait pattern is good for a NWB limb
3 pt