MECHANICAL AIDS FOR WALKING

• Canes - 91 cm (36 inches) long

  and can be adjusted to 56-97 cm
• Standard type walker has 4 legs with rubber tips
• Axillary crutch - Underarm crutch
• Loftstand crutch - Extend only to forearm
• Platform crutch - Has cuff for upperarm
• How many should be add up to the height of client? 2.5 cm or 2 inches
• Crane - 30 cm
• Walker - 15 cm
• Crutch - 15 - 20 cm