crutch

Introduction to crutch

The single-leg crutch is the most common crutch. Its advantages are that it is relatively light, flexible and durable. The non-slip rubber pad at the bottom can provide good stability when we go out.

The single-leg crutch is very light and flexible, so it is suitable for elderly people with good balance and a certain support of the upper limbs or people in the recovery period of sports injuries.

Features of crutch

The comfortable grip fits the hand shape, the grip is soft and comfortable, not easy to fatigue, and the underarm pad design reduces discomfort.

Aluminum alloy material and thickened pipe are used, which is light and durable.

The non-slip rubber foot pad design at the bottom of the crutch increases friction and reduces the risk of falling.

More than 9 adjustment holes can adjust the length freely.

People who use crutch

When choosing a crutch, you also need to refer to the user's height and physical strength. Adjusting the height and choosing a crutch of appropriate length are the key to ensuring the user's safety and maximizing the function of the crutch.

The following are some suggestions for the selection of axillary crutches and elbow crutches:

People with complete lower limb paralysis who must wear knee-ankle-foot orthoses can use two axillary crutches to walk;

People with complete unilateral lower limb paralysis can choose to walk with one axillary crutches;

People with incomplete lower limb paralysis can choose axillary crutches or elbow crutches according to the remaining muscle strength of the lower limbs;

Generally, standard axillary crutches are used for training first. If the user can walk by standing up the axillary crutches and holding the handles with his hands, an elbow crutches can be used;

When the upper limb muscle strength is weakened, such as when the triceps muscle strength is weakened, the support force of the elbow is reduced, and a triceps-supported axillary crutches are used;

When the stability of the elbow joint is poor, a forearm-supported axillary crutches or elbow crutches are used;

When the wrist extensor muscle strength is poor and the wrist stability is poor, an elbow crutches or axillary crutches with wrist joint fixation straps are used.

When the elbow joint is flexed and contracted and cannot be straightened, you can choose to use a forearm to support the crutch;

Choice of crutch height

For crutch users, it is very important to master the correct cane holding height, maintain the correct standing and walking posture, and use the support force of the crutch reasonably. If the cane is held too low for a long time, it will form a hunchback, and holding the cane too high will make it difficult to go up and down steps or stairs.

1) Two methods to determine the height of the cane:

Method 1: Stand upright, hold the cane with the elbow flexed 30° and the wrist dorsiflexed about 30°; make the cane foot pad 15cm in front of the toes and at a right angle to the outside.

Method 2: Stand upright, and the cane height is at the same height as the greater trochanter (joint protrusion).

2) Method to determine the height of the axillary crutch:

Stand up and place the axillary crutch under the armpit, keeping a distance of 3 to 4 cm (2 fingers) from the armpit;

Place the foot pads of the axillary crutch on both sides 15 cm in front of the toes and at right angles to the outside;

Flex the elbow joint to about 30°, and keep the handle at the same height as the greater trochanter.

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