386 Unit 4 Healthcare Skills Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 4. 3. 2. 1. Start in tripod position Left Four-point gait Right Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Figure 13.17 Four-point gait using crutches. In step 1, the right crutch moves forward. 4. 3. 2. 1. Start with weight-bearing leg on ground Three-point gait Right Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Figure 13.18 Three-point gait using crutches. In step 1, the weight-bearing leg moves forward. 3. 4. 2. 1. Start in tripod position Left Two-point gait Right Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Figure 13.19 Two-point gait using crutches. In step 1, the left crutch and the right leg move forward together. 4. 3. 2. 1. Start in tripod position Left Swing-through gait Right Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Figure 13.20 Swing-through gait using crutches. In step 1, the two crutches move forward together.
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