Ambulate
To walk
Axilla
Area under the arm
Balance
Equilibrium
Flexibility
The ability to twist and bend
Gait
Manner of walking
Mobility
Move about freely
Quadbase
A type of cane
Range-of-motion
Extent of movement
Stabilize
To hold secure
Body mechanics
Proper positioning to reduce injury
Top of the crutch should be at least
2-3 inches below patients axilla
Ergonomic
Describes pairing workplace conditions and job demands with the capabilities of the worker
Abduction
Away from the midline
Addiction
Toward the midline
Dosiflexion
Extension of the entire foot
Extension
The opposite of flexion , straightening movement
Flexing
Bending movement that increases the angle between body parts
Pronation
Moves the palm from anterior to posterior facing position or palm facing down
Rotation
A motion that turns a part of its axis (head rotates on the neck
Supination
The palm is facing up
Hyperextension
Maximum extension
Inversion
Toward the midline
Plantar flexion
Flexion of the entire foot inferiorly as if pressing an automobile pedal
two-point gait
matches the crutch to the opposite foot, moving them together
three-point gait
and the left foot forward and then brings up the right foot. the foot moved with the crutches depends upon which extremity is injured.
four-point gait
show the right crutch being positioned first, followed by moving the left foot, then the left crutch is moved forward followed by the right foot.