A study on orthopedic patients with lower extremity impairment using assistive devices on whether proper prescription and supervised training program are given before using an assistive device

Date of Completion

1995

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Lower Extremity, Orthopedic Equipment, Musculoskeletal Diseases

Abstract

Most patients with physical disabilities of the lower limb need a walker, crutch, or cane for ambulation. This study was conducted with the objective of determining whether the orthopedic patients with lower extremity impairment using assistive devices in Philippine Orthopedic Center, Veterans Memorial Hospital, and National Kidney Institute are given proper prescription and supervised training program prior to the use of an assistive device. An interview guide in tables and were analyzed descriptively. The results of the study showed that majority of the patients were informed about the specific assistive device they were supposed to use although most of them did not have actual measurements of their assistive devices and were not advised on including of safety features. Finding also showed that majority of them were given supervised training program only after acquiring and using their assistive device. It has been concluded by the researchers that orthopedic patients with lower extremity impairment using assistive device in the aforementioned centers were neither properly evaluated nor given a complete prescription regarding the assistive device before acquiring either. It is strongly recommended that the reasons for failing to properly fit and train a patient for an assistive device be determined so that appropriate measures can be made to assure that proper prescription and safe use of assistive devices.

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