To access PD patients' Tacit knowledge: Physical Therapists can do interview and apply the questionnaires indicated below to access the information of the patients' Tacit Knowledge.
Examples of interview are:
PT: What problem are you having due to your Parkinson's disease?
PD: A. I can't stand up when I sat on a chair. I need someone to help me. That really bother me. B. I have problems during walking. C. I am afraid of getting falls.
PT: What problem bring you to therapy?
PD: A. I can't walk independently. B. I have been fallen so many times this month. C. I am afraid of walking alone outside.
PT: What is the most severe symptom that often bothers …show more content…
…reach for a small can off a shelf at eye level? ____%
5. …stand on your tiptoes and reach for something above your head? ____%
6. …stand on a chair and reach for something? ____%
7. …sweep the floor? ____%
8. …walk outside the house to a car parked in the driveway? ____%
9. …get into or out of a car? ____%
10. …walk across a parking lot to the mall? ____%
11. …walk up or down a ramp? ____%
12. …walk in a crowded mall where people rapidly walk past you? ____%
13. …are bumped into by people as you walk through the mall?____%
14. … step onto or off an escalator while you are holding onto a railing?____%
15. … step onto or off an escalator while holding onto parcels such that you cannot hold onto the railing? ____%
16. …walk outside on icy sidewalks? ____%
Freezing of Gait Questionnaire (FOG-Q) 34
1. During your worst state—Do you walk:
0 Normally
1 Almost normally—somewhat slow
2 Slow but fully independent
3 Need assistance or walking aid
4 Unable to walk
2. Are your gait difficulties affecting your daily activities and independence?
0 Not at all
1 Mildly
2 Moderately
3 Severely
4 Unable to walk
3. Do you feel that your feet get glued to the floor while walking, making a turn or when trying to initiate walking …show more content…
SIT TO STAND
Instruction: “Cross your arms across your chest. Try not to use your hands unless you must. Do not let your legs lean against the back of the chair when you stand. Please stand up now.”
(2) Normal: Comes to stand without use of hands and stabilizes independently.
(1) Moderate: Comes to stand WITH use of hands on first attempt.
(0) Severe: Unable to stand up from chair without assistance, OR needs several attempts with use of hands.
2. RISE TO TOES
Instruction: “Place your feet shoulder width apart. Place your hands on your hips. Try to rise as high as you can onto your toes. I will count out loud to 3 seconds. Try to hold this pose for at least 3 seconds. Look straight ahead. Rise now.”
(2) Normal: Stable for 3 s with maximum height.
(1) Moderate: Heels up, but not full range (smaller than when holding hands), OR noticeable instability for 3 s.
(0) Severe: < 3 s.
3. STAND ON ONE LEG
Instruction: “Look straight ahead. Keep your hands on your hips. Lift your leg off of the ground behind you without touching