A walker is reserved for elderly people and the rest are encouraged to use bilateral axillary crutches after an orthopedic procedure.
A Walker is easy to use, has a wide base of support and offers more initial stability. Better suited for elderly patients who are frail and others who are feeling unsteady.
A crutch use on the other hand needs training and can be difficult to start with but offers better mobility than a Walker. Better suited for younger patients.
How to adjust the height of your crutch.
Height of the crutch is measured from a point three to four fingers breadth below your axilla to a point 6 inches in front and to the side of your greater toe.
Hand support on the crutch is adjusted in such a way that your elbow bends to about 30 degrees.
How to adjust the height of the Walker.
Height if the Walker should be adjusted in such way that your elbow bend to about 30 degrees and make sure you have a straight posture while holding the Walker.
Comments