DPT 712 PARA GAIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100% RATED 2024/2025
What part of the IFC model does functional training & gait fall under?
activities (limitation)
What part of the IFC model does therex fall under?
body function & structure (impairments)
What part of the IFC model do orthotics & ADs fall under?
environmental factors
What part of the IFC model does education fall under?
personal factors
What are 4 important considerations we need to keep in mind for gait training
with the para population?
gait controversy
ethics
pressure
expectations
Info regarding gait controversy
Ambulation with AD and KAFOs/HKAFOs is slower and more energy consuming that
traditional gait
Speed and energy costs of w/c propulsion are similar to those of traditional gait
People with complete SCI are likely to abandon their gait skills after rehab
, Info regarding ethics
Some people do not give up their gait skills
Psychological benefit
Info regarding pressure
Never pressure a person into ambulation if they're not interested.
It is NOT necessary for function.
Info regarding expectations
Always provide your patient with clear and realistic assessment of their functional
potential
What could you say to your pt who inquires about gait training?
we can work on walking but we're going to use braces, and the braces are heavy, so it
makes it a little bit slower and it will feel different that what your used to, but we can still
try it
When do we implement compensatory strategies?
Motor complete injuries (ASIA A or B) in thoracic spine or lumbar spine
What do compensatory strategies include?
Include compensatory movement skills combined with assistive devices and orthoses,
functional electrical stimulation (FES), or a combination of the two.
When do we implement restorative training?
AIS C or AIS D
What is a new way to promote walking through plasticity?
restoration training
What is restoration training often referred to as & why?
VERIFIED 100% RATED 2024/2025
What part of the IFC model does functional training & gait fall under?
activities (limitation)
What part of the IFC model does therex fall under?
body function & structure (impairments)
What part of the IFC model do orthotics & ADs fall under?
environmental factors
What part of the IFC model does education fall under?
personal factors
What are 4 important considerations we need to keep in mind for gait training
with the para population?
gait controversy
ethics
pressure
expectations
Info regarding gait controversy
Ambulation with AD and KAFOs/HKAFOs is slower and more energy consuming that
traditional gait
Speed and energy costs of w/c propulsion are similar to those of traditional gait
People with complete SCI are likely to abandon their gait skills after rehab
, Info regarding ethics
Some people do not give up their gait skills
Psychological benefit
Info regarding pressure
Never pressure a person into ambulation if they're not interested.
It is NOT necessary for function.
Info regarding expectations
Always provide your patient with clear and realistic assessment of their functional
potential
What could you say to your pt who inquires about gait training?
we can work on walking but we're going to use braces, and the braces are heavy, so it
makes it a little bit slower and it will feel different that what your used to, but we can still
try it
When do we implement compensatory strategies?
Motor complete injuries (ASIA A or B) in thoracic spine or lumbar spine
What do compensatory strategies include?
Include compensatory movement skills combined with assistive devices and orthoses,
functional electrical stimulation (FES), or a combination of the two.
When do we implement restorative training?
AIS C or AIS D
What is a new way to promote walking through plasticity?
restoration training
What is restoration training often referred to as & why?
