logging in or signing up Intro to Gait Training amoser0001 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 567 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (2) Dislike it (0) Added: August 22, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Introduction to Gait Training Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript PTA 200 Modalities and Procedures in Physical Therapy : PTA 200 Modalities and Procedures in Physical Therapy Gait Training Gait Training : Gait Training Goal Maximize functional independence and safety at a reasonable energy cost Preparation for Ambulation : Preparation for Ambulation Review medical record Assess and know the patient’s problems and abilities. Establish goals and expectations Determine selection, proper fit Safety belt Explain and demonstrate Body Mechanics Preparing the Patient : Preparing the Patient May need to improve: Balance Coordination Flexibility (ROM) Strength Endurance Major Muscle Groups : Major Muscle Groups Upper Extremity Scapular Stabilizers Shoulder Depressors Shoulder Extensors Elbow Extensors Finger Flexors Major Muscle Groups : Major Muscle Groups Lower Extremity Hip Extensors Hip Abductors Knee Extensors Ankle Dorsiflexors Progression of Ambulation : Progression of Ambulation Initiate in Parallel Bars Maximum security Stability Safety Explain to patient prior to beginning treatment Demonstrate Progression of Ambulation : Progression of Ambulation Remain inside bars to assist decreases risk of injury (patient, self) For PWB status, special devices/scales may be used “Toe-Touch” or “Touch-down” (TTWB) Use heel-strike NOT toe-touch secondary to abnormal gait pattern Appropriate Guarding Techniques : Appropriate Guarding Techniques Gait Belt Position yourself behind, slightly to side of patient 1 hand on gait belt, 1 on shoulder Move in cadence with patient Appropriate Guarding Techniques : Appropriate Guarding Techniques If patient falls backward… pivot toward patient widen stance guide patient to you If patient falls to the side… guide patient to upright If patient falls forward… step forward lower patient to floor with gait belt You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Intro to Gait Training amoser0001 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 567 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (2) Dislike it (0) Added: August 22, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Introduction to Gait Training Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript PTA 200 Modalities and Procedures in Physical Therapy : PTA 200 Modalities and Procedures in Physical Therapy Gait Training Gait Training : Gait Training Goal Maximize functional independence and safety at a reasonable energy cost Preparation for Ambulation : Preparation for Ambulation Review medical record Assess and know the patient’s problems and abilities. Establish goals and expectations Determine selection, proper fit Safety belt Explain and demonstrate Body Mechanics Preparing the Patient : Preparing the Patient May need to improve: Balance Coordination Flexibility (ROM) Strength Endurance Major Muscle Groups : Major Muscle Groups Upper Extremity Scapular Stabilizers Shoulder Depressors Shoulder Extensors Elbow Extensors Finger Flexors Major Muscle Groups : Major Muscle Groups Lower Extremity Hip Extensors Hip Abductors Knee Extensors Ankle Dorsiflexors Progression of Ambulation : Progression of Ambulation Initiate in Parallel Bars Maximum security Stability Safety Explain to patient prior to beginning treatment Demonstrate Progression of Ambulation : Progression of Ambulation Remain inside bars to assist decreases risk of injury (patient, self) For PWB status, special devices/scales may be used “Toe-Touch” or “Touch-down” (TTWB) Use heel-strike NOT toe-touch secondary to abnormal gait pattern Appropriate Guarding Techniques : Appropriate Guarding Techniques Gait Belt Position yourself behind, slightly to side of patient 1 hand on gait belt, 1 on shoulder Move in cadence with patient Appropriate Guarding Techniques : Appropriate Guarding Techniques If patient falls backward… pivot toward patient widen stance guide patient to you If patient falls to the side… guide patient to upright If patient falls forward… step forward lower patient to floor with gait belt