Mobility Aids

Question 1

When the handgrip is properly placed, the angle of elbow flexion will be ____ degrees

Answer 1

30

Question 1

How do you measure crutches for a person?

Answer 1

2­-3 fingerwidths below anterior axillary fold to a point lateral and
slightly in front of foot

Question 2

2 point gait

Answer 2

step one-­­ move one crutch and opposite foot together
step two-­­ move other crutch and other foot together
(remember 2 points together for a 2 point gait)
Used for minor weakness on both legs

Question 3

3 point gait

Answer 3

Step one­­- move two crutches and bad leg together
Step two­­- move good foot
(Remember 3 point is called 3 point because 3 points touch down at once)

Question 4

4 point gait

Answer 4

Step one­­- one crutch
Step two­­- opposite foot
Step three-­­ other crutch
Step four­­- other foot
nothing moves together and everything is really weak

Question 5

Swing through

Answer 5

for two braced extremities
(Amputees)

Question 6

Use the _____ numbered gaits when weakness is _______ distributed. ___ point for mild problems and ___ point for severe

Answer 6

even, evenly, 2, 4

Question 7

Use the ___ numbered gait when one leg is ______

Answer 7

odd, effected

Question 8

Stairs: which foot leads when going up and down stairs on crutches? ______ with the _______ and _______ with the _____. The crutches always move with the ____ leg

Answer 8

up, good, down, bad, bad

Question 9

Cane: Hold cane on the __________ _______ side. Advance cane with the_________ side for a wide base of support

Answer 9

uneffected side, opposite

Question 10

What is a big NO when it comes to walkers?

Answer 10

Do not tie belongings to the front of the walker

Question 11

What is the correct way to use a walker?

Answer 11

pick it up, let it down, and walk to it

Question 12

What is the correct way to get up from a chair using a walker?

Answer 12

Hold on to chair, stand up, then grab walker