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ambulate

(am′byŭ-lāt″) [L. ambulare, to move about]

To walk or move about freely.

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Accordingly, in the non-ambulated patients, kyphosis and scoliosis rates were significantly higher than the patients who were ambulated (kyphosis p=0.018 scoliosis p=0.009).

Demographic and clinical features and rehabilitation outcomes of patients with Friedreich ataxia: A retrospective study

During this 21st session, the patient ambulated 9.1 m with a hemi-walker in the active trainer but only required minimal assistance of one physical therapist as compared with moderate assistance of 2 therapists on the 20th session (see Figure 3).

Advantages of using ceiling mounted lifts in acute stroke rehabilitation

Although the control group consisted of neurologically intact and ambulated patients, the majority had chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Is spinal cord injury a risk factor for vitamin D deficiency?/Omurilik yaralanmasi D vitamini eksikligi icin bir risk faktoru mudur?

Quantitative gait data were collected during the first testing session with a motion capture system (Real-Time, Motion Analysis Corporation; Santa Rosa, California) and force plates (Advanced Mechanical Technology Inc; Watertown, Massachusetts) while the subjects ambulated with the LLPS over a level 10 m walkway.

Modeling effects of sagittal-plane hip joint stiffness on reciprocating gait orthosis-assisted gait

One 200-pound TBI resident had previously ambulated using a rolling platform walker, crossing 200 to 300 feet in 30 minutes, and in doing so requiring two caregivers' assistance because of a tendency to lean to the right side and have the right leg buckle under him.

Gait Training to Improve Resident Mobility

Ulrich focused exclusively on pain reduction and did not mention if patients ambulated more due to less pain or were more motivated to participate in their recovery.

Art to heart: the effects of staff-created art on the postoperative rehabilitation of cardiovascular surgery patients

Calibration trial ambulation was performed in a room such that each subject ambulated in one direction, around a table in a circle, at a given speed.

Activity monitor accuracy in persons using canes

Prior to admission, she lived with her daughter in a two-story home and ambulated independently indoors and outdoors with a single point cane.

Deciding activity level for an acute post-surgical patient with an elevated risk of bleeding

Phase II part I consisted of the participants ambulating with a SW and a PWW for 6 minutes and part II of Phase II, the same participants ambulated for 12 minutes instead of 6 minutes.

Cardiovascular responses to different times of walk using standard walker and/or platform walker with wheels in non weight bearing individuals

With the use of a rolling walker, she ambulated (10) feet, rested briefly in a chair, then walked another 20 feet, all with contact guard assistance and weight bearing as tolerated.

Physical therapy management of an older individual following symphysis resection due to osteitis pubis

The speed at which subjects ambulated in the gymnasium and apartment setting was calculated to be above this critical level for all subjects.

Ambulation monitoring of transtibial amputation subjects with patient activity monitor versus pedometer

Four patients who ambulated prematurely were excluded from the analyses of between-group differences in excess hours of bedrest.

Nursing Assessment of Patient Readiness for Ambulation after Cardiac Catheterization