Walking with a single cane or crutch, or a pair of undearm or forearm crutches: 2-point, 3-point, 4-point, swing-to and swing-through gait patterns.

This video was created as a demonstration for Creighton University Physical Therapy program

2020年2月25日 · As a nurse or nursing student, you'll have to learn how to instruct patients on using assistive devices such as crutches, walkers, and canes. For a 3-point gait, you will move …

Three-point: this gait pattern is used when one of the lower extremities (LE) is unable to fully bear weight (due to fracture, amputation, joint replacement etc). There are three points of contact …

2023年8月14日 · Two-point gait: The left crutch and right leg move forward followed by the right crutch and left leg. Three-point gait: This is the most used technique. The left and right crutch …

2023年2月16日 · Ellis demonstrates how to perform a 3-point crutch gait. This is used for patients who have a weaker leg that can still bear some weight. #NCLEX #crutches #...

There are three main walks or “gaits” when using crutches. They are the “Four-Point Gait,” the “Partial Weight-Bearing Three-Point Gait” and the “Three Point “Swing Through Gait.” Your …

2022年10月26日 · The standard walking pattern with crutches to start with is the 3 point gait pattern, as mentioned earlier in this article. This is where there are 3 points to the walking …

How is the Three Point Gait Performed? The proper execution of the three point gait involves the following steps: 1. Positioning the Assistive Device: The patient starts by placing both crutches …

Walking with crutches. Weight bearing as tolerated or 3-point gait: 1. Move both crutches forward at the same time. 2. Push down on both crutches and then step with weight as tolerated …