Crutch walking and Motor learning

What is the primary difference between 2-point and 3-point gait patterns?

• The number of points of contact with the ground

• The level of support provided to the affected limb

• The speed of the gait pattern

• The level of coordination required to execute the gait pattern

Which gait pattern is most commonly used for patients with moderate to severe weakness or paralysis of one lower limb?

• 2-point gait pattern

• 3-point gait pattern

• 4-point gait pattern

• None of the above

Which of the following is the correct sequence of stages in the Fitts and Posner model of motor learning?

• Cognitive stage, associative stage, autonomous stage

• Associative stage, cognitive stage, autonomous stage

• Autonomous stage, cognitive stage, associative stage

• Autonomous stage, associative stage, cognitive stage

What is the cognitive stage of motor learning?

• The stage where the learner becomes aware of the task requirements

• The stage where the learner practices the skill with feedback

• The stage where the learner becomes able to perform the skill without thinking

• The stage where the learner demonstrates consistent performance of the skill

What is the correct way to go up stairs when using crutches?

• Step up with the unaffected foot first, then bring the affected foot and crutches up to the same step

• Bring the affected foot and crutches up to the same step, then step up with the unaffected foot

• Step up with the affected foot first, then bring the unaffected foot and crutches up to the same step

• Bring the unaffected foot and crutches up to the same step, then step up with the affected foot