Reel Health #2 - Walking Aids

Walking aids include assistive canes (commonly referred to as walking sticks), crutches and walkers. As appropriate to the needs of the individual user, these devices help to maintain upright ambulation by providing any or all of: improved stability, reduced lower-limb loading and generating movement.
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Improved stability
By providing additional points of contact the walking aid provides both additional support and a wider range of stable centre of gravity positioning.
Reduced lower-limb loading
By directing load through the arms and the walking aid, lower impact and static forces are transmitted through the affected limbs.
Generating Movement
The walking aid and arms can substitute for the muscles and joints of the spine, pelvis and/or legs in the generation of dynamic forces during walking.

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I 've been assisted from Singapore General Hospital staff last September during my first visit in Singapore. I had a serious problem in my left leg and i was trained excellent on the use of crutches by hospital staff. I was able to leave the next day for Italy, my country. I thank so much very professional hospital staff.