Gait training is teaching a person how to maximize their ability to walk safely. It includes several components of walking that most of us take for granted. In no particular order, gait training includes aspects of simply standing, balance, posture, weight shifting, coordinating certain movements, vision (where applicable), and confidence. Therapists can instruct in safe […]
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The spine is divided into 4 general sections: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, and Sacral When you hear a clinician or health care professional using the term “cervical” you may get confused and think that they may be talking about women’s health. This is because the term sounds so similar to cervix and the same word is
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The short answer is that “bilateral” means “both sides”. It’s a phrase that you’ll hear therapists or doctors use when they are talking about “both sides” of the body or both body parts. For instance, a person with a spinal cord injury that happens to be a paraplegic has weakness or absence of strength in
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For caregivers and care recipients, bed mobility is a very important concept to understand. It basically means the ability to move from one bed position to another. Movements such as rolling and scooting while in the supine (lying on your back) position, reaching from side to side, bridging (lifting your hips off the bed), as
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Assistive devices generally fall into the category of medical equipment called “durable medical equipment” or DME. This equipment is designed to help or assist a person perform a particular activity which improves their independence. Many elderly folks, and people with disabilities depend on assistive devices to carry out daily activities and participate actively and productively
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You may hear a clinician or therapist use the term ambulation. Stated plainly, ambulation is walking. More specifically and with regard to aging or injury, its the ability to walk from point A to point B independently, whether using an assistive device or not. Maintaining the ability to walk is one of the most important
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