A mobility aid or walking aid are
designed and built in such a way to assist walking or improve mobility of the
people who are having mobility impairment may be due to ageing, disease or
accidents. Buy walking aids online and move independently forgetting the pain.
As there are many types of walking
aids available in the market so before you buy canes for elderly or for
someone who is having mobility disorder it is suggested to consult a physician
first as they can suggest the most appropriate walking aid as per the
requirement.
Usually a walking aid been used as
a rehabilitation program when the patient is recovering from any operation or
injury, or it is also used for long term aid to assist the person who has
permanent mobility disorder.
Types of walking aids
A walking aid provides balance to
the body and makes the user feel safe from falling down may be due to ageing or
injuries. You may need different types of walking aids for different purpose
like you may feel canes or walking sticks fine for indoors but you may need a
wheeled walking frame or a scooter for outside or in shops. The various types
of walking aids are:-
Crutches
Usually crutches are designed to be
used in pairs, however if suggested from physician one crutch can also be used.
You need a good co ordination between hand and leg to use crutches efficiently.
Crutches can be used in various ways like two point or three point or four
point gaits and swing in and swing through gait. Crutches also have its
different kind’s like-
Ø Elbow
Crutches: - It is the most common type of crutch with single and double
adjustable. Open and closed are the two styles of elbow clutches.
Ø Axilla
Crutches: - This type of crutches have single or double shaft option and the
height and distance between the handgrip and the axilla pads are modifiable.
Ø Forearm
crutches with gutter armrest: - It has gutter armrest which gives support and
spreads the user’s weight onto the forearms. You can adjust the length and
angle of the handgrip
Walking Sticks
Those who don’t have serious
mobility disorder use walking sticks as a support only. However many people
also use stylish designer sticks as a style quotient. The walking sticks also
have various types like
Ø Wooden or
metal
Ø Folding
walking sticks
Ø Walking
sticks with seat
Ø Sticks for blind
or partially blind
Waking Frames
This is more suitable for those who have
serious mobility disorder as it provides more stability than other mobility
aids. It comes in two types wheeled and without wheel
Wheelchairs or Scooters
This
one is for those who are completely disabled to walk or need to travel for
long. Earlier wheelchair needs to be pushed by someone or the user may also
move the wheels, but now with advance technology scooters have taken the place
of wheelchairs which can be moved by a remote also.
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