Which of the Following Statements Regarding Adjustment of Assistive Gait

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding adjustment of assistive gait devices is true?

• A) Upper-extremity effort is minimized when the device the fitted so that the elbow is flexed to approximately 45°.
• B) Optimal elbow angles vary from device to device.
• C) The hand grip of the device should come to the level of the pelvic crest.
• D) Crutches and canes should be adjusted so that they fit when the patient is standing with the tips of the devices placed about 4 to 6 in. forward and 2 in. to the side.

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