Question

Explain what a "controlled fall” is. Explain how a controlled fall is performed. Explain the different types of crutch walking and the type of clients they would be used for 2- point 3- point 4-point

Answer 1

Controlled fall is an action when a body leans in the desired direction the body tips forward. It is a preventive trial. when a person collapses or faint making the best way to make them stand up or making them fall safely in a controlled trial to prevent harm.
Controlled fall is performed by
-Stand behind the person and put the arms around them.
-Once you hold them loosen the hold slightly.
-help them fall back against you
-help them fall on the floor
-Protect the persons head with support
-Make the person comfort on the floor
-Call emergency
crutches:
It is a walking aid to support the patient
Types:
Forearm crutches:
This is forearm cuff and a handgrip crutch to the floor
Gutter crutches:
This is for partial weight-bearing in case of rheumatoid disease
Axilla or underarm crutches:
This is an axilla bar that can be adjusted.
Two-point gait:
This gait pattern point only two-point with the floor, good balance is necessary to walk
Three-point gait:
This gait pattern to when one side of lower extremity has to bear the weight due to amputation and joint surgery etc. It involves three-point contact with the floor.
Four-point gait;
This gait pattern used when there is poor coordination, muscle weakness and less balance in both the lower extremities, it provides three-point support on the floor.