Mat programs

Question 1

Sequence as in ___-gait in //-bars vs. side approach if _____/able (front approach)

Answer 1

pre

safe

Question 2

Rolling: supine to side, supine to prone, perform on mat and progress to bed

Answer 2

• Use UE arm swing to gain momentum: cuff weights on wrists if needed
• Cross ankles or flexing LE to assist hook-lye
• Pillows to prop in side-lying to go to prone for added support/comfort

Question 3

Prone-on-elbows

Answer 3

• Shift weight side to side to assist with elbow placement
• Cautions with thoracic and lumbar lesions
• Used to strengthen serratus anterior and other scapular mm’s
• From prone to elbows, progress to prone to supine

Question 4

Prone on hands

Answer 4

(Paraplegia only)

• Develops hyperextension of hips and lower back necessary for swing through gait or standing with B KAFO’s if mm available
• Need strong pectorals and deltoids
• Activities: Weight shifts, scapular depression and push ups

Question 5

Supine on elbows:

Answer 5

• To assist with bed mobility; to prepare for long sitting
• C6 and above probably will need assistance
• Start with pts’s hands under buttocks or in pockets or belt loops (if able) to use reverse action of biceps up on elbows
• Use side to side movement (refer to lab)

Question 6

Long sitting

Answer 6

(must have proper SLR lengthening)
-Start from supine on elbows
-Shift weight to one side
-Throw free arm backward into extension and external rotation
~ fingers remain in flexed position to avoid over stretching
-Shift weight onto extended arm and throw other arm into extension and external rotation above without triceps

Question 7

Sitting balance activities:

Answer 7

See lab: