Who are suitable to use walking aid ? How to chose a walking aid ?
There are many kinds of walking aid. We have seen many old people using walking aid on the street. So,Who are also suitable to use walking aid ?
walking aid are suitable for those with severe lower limb dysfunction and cannot use cane or crutches. Their main functions are to support weight, maintain body stability, and assist standing and walking.
Patients with poor muscle strength of the lower limbs or the elderly, also used for poor muscle strength of the upper limbs whose one side or the whole that lift the walking aid is difficult;
Patients with hemiplegia, paraplegia, post-amputation or other lower limb weakness that can't support their weight need to use a walking aid because it helps the user keep balance.
Such as non-central dysregulation of lower limb weakness, lower limb spasm and poor extension, the center of gravity movement can not balance and other obstacles, but also allow users to enhance muscle strength.
The one often use cane and axillary rod to support the body, therefore, to the upper limb extensor muscle has the effect of strengthening muscle strength. And can enhance the patient's self-care ability and self-confidence.
So how do we choose a walking aid? Choosing the right walking aid will keep you straight while you walk and will make you more convenient.
In contrast, an ill-fitted walking aid makes walking difficult, can cause back pain, and can even make sufferers prone to falls.
The most common walking aid are two-wheeled and four-wheeled walking aid.
If you have trouble keeping your balance or fall easily, both walking aid can provide you with plenty of stability.
If you need a walking aid to support your weight while walking, a two-wheeled walking aid is one of the best options.
A support leg without wheels prevents the walking aid from slipping away from you.
And the two-wheeled walking aid can be folded up and put inside your car.
If you don't need a walking aid to keep your balance, a four-wheeled walking aid can help the patient walk faster.
And the four-wheel walking aid have brakes so that patients can use them when going downhill.
Choose a handle that feels comfortable for the patient's hand.
Most walking aid handles are made of plastic, but they can get slippery if you have sweaty hands.
Patients may choose other types of handles, such as foam or soft gloves.
But no matter which handle the patient chooses, make sure the handles are safe enough so that the patient's hands don't slip when using them.
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