ambulatory device
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Introduction
There are 3 basic types of ambulatory devices
Selecting an ambulatory device:
- choose a cane if one upper extremity needed to maintain balance or bear weight
- choose crutches if
- two upper extremities needed to maintain balance or bear weight &
- stairs or uneven surfaces must be negotiated
- choose walker if
- two upper extremities needed to maintain balance or bear weight &
- stairs or uneven surfaces need not be negotiated
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References
- ↑ Van Hook FW, Demonbreun D, Weiss BD. Ambulatory devices for chronic gait disorders in the elderly. Am Fam Physician. 2003 Apr 15;67(8):1717-24. Review. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12725450
- ↑ Resnik L, Allen S, Isenstadt D, Wasserman M, Iezzoni L. Perspectives on use of mobility aids in a diverse population of seniors: implications for intervention. Disabil Health J. 2009 Apr;2(2):77-85 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20160951
- ↑ Salminen AL, Brandt A, Samuelsson K, Toytari O, Malmivaara A. Mobility devices to promote activity and participation: a systematic review. J Rehabil Med. 2009 Sep;41(9):697-706. Review. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19774301 Free Article