partial WB
toes or the ball of the foot involved contacts the floor and allows limited amount of WB
3-pt gait
both ADs and the involved leg are advanced together and then the uninvolved leg is advanced forward; requires use of 2 assistive devices
3-pt gait
indicated for use w/ the involvement of one extremity (ex. LE fx)
2-pt gait
one AD and the opposite extremity move together followed by the opposite AD and extremity; requires use of 2 ADs
4-pt gait
slow gait pattern in which one AD is advanced forward and placed on the floor followed by advancement of the opposite leg; remaining AD is advanced forward followed by the opposite remaining leg
swing to gait
ADs are advanced forward together, the weight is shifted onto the hands for supports, and both legs are swung forward to meet the ADs
2-pt gait
allows for natural arm and leg motion during gait and provides good support and stability from two opposing points of contact
4-pt gait
2 ADs provide MAX stability w/ 3 points of support while one limb is moving
swing to gait
requires use of 2 crutches or a walker and is indicated for individuals w/ limited use of both LEs and trunk instability
swing through gait
AD is advanced forward, the body weight is shifted onto the hands for support, and both legs are then swung forward beyond the point of AD placement
swing through gait
requires the use of two crutches and is indicated for BLE involvement and trunk instability (ex. patient w/ paraplegia or spina bifida)