Title: Ambulation Aids, Patterns, and Activities
Course: PHT 1200C Basic Patient Care > Section: Module 5

Introduction

This module introduces ambulation aids, patterns, and activities. Topics covered will include the different types of assistive devices and gait patterns and the appropriate uses, advantages, and disadvantages of each type. Also included in this module the student will be introduced to the various functional activities appropriate to specific conditions and how to teach patients in the safe and correct performance of those activities.

Objectives

In this module students will:

- Review and identify the various types of assistive devices and the uses for each
- Review and discuss the various gait patterns including 2 point, 3 point, and 4 point gait
- Measure and confirm fit of assistive devices including, but not limited to straight canes, quad canes, standard walkers, rolling walkers, and axillary crutches
- Practice instructing patients in proper gait with assistive devices in guided patient scenarios
- Demonstrate good safety awareness with gait and ambulation activities with assistive devices
- Reflect and discuss how your current home can be adapted for mobility needs after a knee surgery
- Show improved ability to communicate effectively with other health care providers, patients, and caregivers in a manner which provides the desired psychosocial support
- Identify architectural barriers and make recommendations for improvement where needed

Readings and Resources

Chapter 9 Assistive Devices, Patterns, and Activities

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Assignments

- Complete readings
- Review the posted lecture materials
- Post and reply to Discussion 5
- Complete Lab Activities 5
- Submit SOAP Note Assignment 2: Ambulation
- Complete and submit Quiz 5