To Be Successful, Providers Need to Keep Good Records

question 27

Essay

To be successful, providers need to keep good records.What should be included?

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Definitions:

Gait

The manner or pattern of walking or moving on foot, often analyzed in medical contexts to assess and diagnose conditions affecting mobility.

Swing-through

Swing-through refers to a gait pattern, often used with crutches or in gait training, where the individual moves both crutches forward together and then swings both legs through.

Crutch Gaits

Different methods of walking that individuals use when assisted by crutches, depending on their strength, balance, and the extent of their injury or disability.

Leg Paralysis

A loss of muscle function in the leg, rendering the individual unable to move or feel sensation in the affected limb.