Question

A 9-year-old child with cerebral palsy is to be taught the four-point alternate crutch gait. the parents ask why this gait was chosen. how should the nurse respond?

Answer 1

It provides for equal but partial weight bearing on each limb
The crutch gait was chosen for this nine year old child with cerebral palsy because it provides the most balanced and equal but still partial weight bearing per limb system for walking. This is ideal for this child's condition.