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21 Cards in this Set
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What is a metatarsal pad used for? |
To reduce foot ABD and reduce plantar pressure |
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What device is used to alter heel alignment? |
Heel Wedge |
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What are the 2 functions of a Rocker Sole? |
Reduce weight on the metatarsal shafts Facilitates roll over and toe off |
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What are the 4 functions of a double upright AFO? |
Foot Drop Ankle Valgus/Varus Poor knee control in Sagittal plane (flex/ext) Foot Drop with uncontrolled Edema |
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What is the purpose of a Posterior Leaf AFO? |
Facilitate in Dorsiflexion during swing phase and can be worn inside shoes |
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What are 3 functions of a Plastic Hinged AFO? |
Prevents knee hyperextension Prevents toe drag by resisting plantar flexion Facilitates knee flexion during early stance phase |
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What motion does an Ypsilon AFO facilitate? |
Dorsi flexion |
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What is the advantage of Ypsilon AFO over other devices? |
It is flexible enough to allow free ankle movements: rotational, medial, lateral, and can be worn inside shoes |
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When is an Ypsilon AFO contraindicated? |
Moderate to severe Edema or Spasticity |
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What is the purpose of Floor Reaction AFO? |
Allows knee extension during swing phase without limiting knee flexion |
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What are the 5 major causes for Prosthetics? |
PVD Trauma Amputation Malignancy Congenital Defects |
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Describe a Rigid Dressing for amputation? |
Plaster, fiberglass, or plastic shell with attachment for pylon or foot |
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What are the 3 advantages of a Rigid Dressing? |
It is best option for Edema control Allows for early ambulation Allows for early prosthetic fitting |
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What are 6 exercises to maintain strength in TransTibial Residual Limb? |
Quad Set Prone SLR SLR Resisted hip ABD Bridging on Residual Limb Residual Limb hip Ext with uninvolved leg held at chest |
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What are 4 exercises to maintain strength in TransFemoral Residual Limb? |
Glute Sets (prone and supine) Prone Hip Ext Hip ABD Bridging |
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What are the 3 main causes for ABD gait in an amputee? |
Pain in crotch area Tight Adductors Improper prosthetic alignment |
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During a laterally abducted gait, which direction does the pt bend to? |
Towards the involved side |
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During which phase is laterally abducted gait visible? |
From just after Heel Strike to Mid Stance |
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What are 5 causes of Laterally Abducted Gait? |
Short Prosthetic Weak ABDs Laterally Abducted hip socket Insufficient strength in lateral socket to block lateral hip movement Abducted gait |
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What are 3 main causes for Circumducted Gait in an amputee? |
Too long of a prosthetic No knee flexion Foot drop or plantarflexed |
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What are 3 main causes of Uneven Step Length in an amputee? |
Pain or fear causing the uninvolved leg to be favored Slippage of the prosthetic Hip flexor contractures |
