PCM AD Gait

Which gait pattern does a person using two crutches, moving left crutch, right foot, right crutch, left foot, resemble?

• 3 point modified

• 2 point

• 4 point

• 4 point modified

2. True or False? The 4-point gait pattern provides a more stable and controlled ambulation compared to other gait patterns?

• True

• False

A three-point modified gait pattern involves partial weight bearing or walking with a toe touch.

• True

• False

What is the correct fit for loft strand crutches?

• Top of the forearm cuff 1-1.5 inches below the olecranon process; crutch handle at the metacarpophalangeal joint

• 1. Top of the forearm cuff 2-2.5 inches below the olecranon process; crutch handle at the ulnar styloid process 

• Top of the forearm cuff equal with the olecranon process; crutch handle at the ulnar styloid process

• Top of the forearm cuff 1-1.5 inches below the olecranon process; crutch handle at the ulnar styloid process

What type of assistance is it if a patient completes an activity with no assistance but there are consistent safety concerns or periodic losses of balance requiring light assistance to regain balance?

• Min Asst.

• Contact Guard

• Supervision

• Modified Independence

A patient is using a cane to help with ambulation. Their walking pattern is: cane & affected leg, followed by the unaffected leg. They are able to complete the activity but are unsafe <50% of the time and the therapist provides assistance by being nearby, but does not touch the patient. What gait pattern and level of assist is being performed? 

• 2 point modified, Mod Asst.

• 2 point, Contact Guard

• 4 point modified, Min asst.

• 2 point modified, Supervision

Which is the gait pattern that can be done with a walker?

• 4 point/Modified 4 point

• 2 point/Modified 2 point

• 3 point/modified 3 point

• All the above

True or false: in a modified 4-point gait pattern, the assistive device moves at the same time as the affected leg

• True

• False

What is the difference between a 3-point modified gait and a 4-point modified gait?

• In 4 point modified gait you start with the uninvolved leg while in 3 point modified gait you start with the crutch

• 1. In 4 point modified gait you have one crutch while in 3 point modified gait you have 2 crutches

• In 3 point modified gait you have 1 crutch and in 4 point modified gait you have 2 crutches

• In 3 point modified the crutch moves then you do and in 4 point modified gait you step with the crutch

True or False: In 2 point gait you move the crutch and foot on the same side and then the other foot and crutch on the other side to ambulate.

• True

• False