Using a single forearm crutch, the 2-point gate is identical except that the forearm cuff "locks" the arm in place, takes the strain off the wrist and provides more security and stability than a cane.

In two-point crutch gait, the crutches and the non-weight bearing / affected limb (due to fracture, amputation, joint replacement etc) make up one point and the uninvolved leg makes up the other point.

While you will most likely learn these patterns best by viewing the videos posted on PhysioU and practicing them in lab, let’s take a quick survey of the patterns and the important points to remember.

Mar 7, 2019 · The two-point gait pattern closely approximates a normal gait pattern and should be encouraged. This pattern does require the patient to coordinate moving an assistive gait device and …

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Steppage gait (High stepping, Neuropathic gait) is a form of gait abnormality characterised by foot drop due to loss of dorsiflexion. The foot hangs with the toes pointing down, causing the toes to scrape …

Diagram of crutch gait patterns: 2-point, 3-point, 4-point, swing-through/tripod. Details foot & crutch movements, weight bearing, support, balance.

Although the participant received instruction in the standard Nordic walking method, she independently adopted a novel, modified, two-point gait pattern. Subsequently, her pain and activity tolerance using …

Non-w weight beaaring: d forward on your good leg. Keep your bad leg o off the oo 3. Repeat s steps 1, 2, & 3.