The client's strength and type of disability are guides to the best possible crutch-walking gait or style of walking. The client is partially able to bear weight on both legs
What would be the best type of crutch-walking gait to recommend to the client? A) Two-point gait
B) Three-point gait
C) Four-point gait
D) Swing-through gait
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With a two-point gait, the client is partially weight-bearing on both legs. With a three-point gait, each crutch and only one leg support weight. With a four-point gait, each crutch and each leg move separately. With the swing-through or tripod gait, the client stands on the strong leg, moves both crutches forward the same distance, rests his or her weight on the palms, and swings forward slightly ahead of the crutches.
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