How Are Mobility Aids Useful For Differently-Abled People

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TYPES OF
MOBILITY AIDS
AND THEIR BENEFITS
Any device or equipment that is designed to help
those who have problems with mobility move around
is known as a mobility aid. Such aids may be used
by the elderly who have joint pain or trouble
maintaining balance. Those who are blind or are
suffering from a debilitating injury may also
require aids to assist them. Some aids are
designed to help people walk around, while others
like a wheel chair are meant to help people who
cannot use their legs to get from one place to
another. Mentioned below are few kinds of
mobility aids and the benefits of using such
equipment.
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WALKING STICK
A walking stick or cane can be very useful for
people who have a chronic condition and need a
little bit of support to increase comfort and
convenience. There are different types of walking
canes. The single point cane is perhaps the
simplest and oldest walking aid design. A quad
cane is an evolution of the single point cane and
provides greater stability.
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WALKERS
Walkers are walking aids that provide the most
amount of support but are also quite cumbersome.
This type of walking aid is ideal for people who
have low upper body strength and poor balance.
Modern walkers have several features that make
them very convenient to use.
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CRUTCHES
Crutches are generally used when weight needs to
be completely removed off the limb. It takes
practice to get used to moving around on
crutches. The use of crutches requires a
significant amount of upper body strength and
balance. This is why they are not a suitable
walking aids for elderly patients. They are a
good choice in case of a leg fracture, if the
patient has sufficient upper body strength.
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