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What are the positions?
Prone, supine, Fowler's, Sim's, dorsal recumbent, lateral recumbent, knee-chest, lithotomy, and sitting.
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What are the devices for positioning?
Foot boots, pillow, trochanter rolls, hand rolls, hand-wrist splints, wedge pillows, trapeze bars, and side rails.
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What side should the pt keep the cane?
The stronger side
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Where should elbows be and at what angle?
hips and at 30 degrees
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What is the basic crutch stance?
Tripod 15cm or 6in in front
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What is the 4 point gait
both legs bear full weight
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What is the 3 point gait?
One legs bears all weight and the affected leg never touches the ground
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What is the 2 point gait?
Both legs bear partial weight?
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