RT Book, Section
A1 Dutton, Mark
SR Print(0)
ID 1203367067
T1 Gait Training
T2 Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills, 2e
YR 2021
FD 2021
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781260457957
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1203367067
RD 2024/04/23
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  preambulation  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  a  patient’s  weight-bearing  statusMake  a  clinical  decision  as  to  which  assistive  device  is  the  most  appropriate  for  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  transfersTeacher  patient  how  to  use  an  assistive  device  with  varying  gait  patterns,  during  stair  negotiation,  and  ambulation  in  the  community