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Performance Steps

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2 inch distance from buttocks to bed.

a. Place a ruler vertically and measure a 2 inch distance exists from the child's buttocks to
the bed.
b. If there is not at least a 2 inch distance, tell parent (s) the weight plates will be removed to
make adjustments and go to step 19.
c. If there is a 2 inch distance tape traction cord ends to avoid slippage and go to step 22.
NOTE: After adjustments a 2-3 inch distance is allowed between the child's buttocks and the bed.

19. Adjust weight plates.
NOTE: Always inform parent(s) when adding or removing weight plates.
a. Remove the weight plates from the weight carrier on the injured leg.
b. Remove the weight plates from the weight carrier on the uninjured leg.
20. Adjust towel/sheet over child's hip.
a. Remove tape and pin on one side of the sheet/towel.
b. Pull down on opposite end of the towel/sheet and pin sheet/towel to bed.
c. Cover pins with adhesive tape.
NOTE: Always cover pins with tape to prevent pins from injuring the child.

21. Reapply weight plates to weight carriers.
a. Apply 5lb weight plates to the weight carrier on the uninjured extremity.
b. Apply 5lb weight plates to the weight carrier on the injured extremity and go to step 18.

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