TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Gait Training A1 - Dutton, Mark PY - 2022 T2 - Dutton's Introductory Skills and Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant AB - CHAPTER OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:Describe the various gait parametersDescribe the characteristics of normal gaitDiscuss how to use the various pieces of pre-ambulation equipment, including the tilt table and parallel barsDescribe the various types of weight-bearing status and the functions of eachDescribe the various methods to monitor the weight-bearing statusMake a clinical decision as to how well an assistive device is assisting a patientBe able to fit a patient for an assistive deviceDiscuss the importance of patient safety during gait or ambulation activitiesProvide training to the patient on how to use an assistive device during various transfersTeach a patient how to use an assistive device with varying gait patterns, during stair negotiation, and ambulation in the community SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1184693005 ER -