Denise Milani Fotos 2010

Assistive products for walking (part 1) Orthopedic and prosthetic

Introduction:

walking aids are classified into two major groups, managed by the arm and walking aids managed by both arms

3 basic functions:

1. BALANCE. Increase the support base and the number of supports on the ground, the greater sense of security
2. DOWNLOAD. Release all or part of the legs supporting force
3. PROPULSION. In people who have limitations that affect their ability to walk these aids allow additional propulsion

distinguish:

• temporary aid: in a recovery program progress whose aim is to ensure Aid
• physiological motion permanent, indispensable for the execution of the march, may be associated or not with a prosthesis or orthosis. The rehabilitation program is progressive until a safe and effective progress. The readjustment of the person with the aid ADL is the term of reeducation program that in any case, you must ensure maximum autonomy.

Any walking aids must be given a prescription by qualified personnel in all walking aids are critical acceptance, adaptation and training or learning.

The prescription of these aids should also consider:

• Features and mode of utilization possibilities
• balance of the person assessed
• Type of operation planned (discussed later in the types of operation)