Exam 14: Locomotor Training

The therapist notes that the patient has difficulty transferring weight forward over the feet to transition from sitting to standing.What might be an intervention strategy to facilitate this weight transfer?

A concern when assisting a patient into standing for the first time is orthostatic hypotension.What are the symptoms a patient will demonstrate if experiencing orthostatic hypotension?

The patient requires maximal assist to transition to standing from the wheelchair.What would be an appropriate activity to facilitate improvement in hip and knee extensor strength while allowing the patient greater independence during this transition?

How does the therapist measure the correct height for a cane or walker?

The therapist's goal is to increase dynamic stability in standing.Which activity would be best to facilitate accomplishment of this goal?

The patient is able to maintain a sitting position on the mat with upper extremity support without challenges to limits of stability.What would be an appropriate next progression for this patient?

Why would a therapist choose to prescribe a walker for ambulation over a quad cane?

What type of activity would it be if the therapist works with the patient on weight-shifting activities in standing?

What is the reason for having the patient use a cane in the hand opposite the affected extremity?

As preparation for standing and gait activities,the patient needs to increase hip extensor strength and become accustomed to bearing weight through the feet in a position that has a large base of support and a low center of mass.What would be an appropriate activity to use with this patient?

What is the correct position to guard a patient who is descending the stairs?