forearm crutches
Arm-cuff walking aids
Forearm crutches are mobility aids with a cuff that wraps around the forearm and a handgrip below, distributing weight between the arm and hand.
Unlike underarm crutches, they allow more natural arm movement and are often preferred for long-term use: She's used forearm crutches since the accident.
Also called Lofstrand crutches or elbow crutches.
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
outpatient · orthopedic · musculoskeletal · post-surgical · injury recovery · fracture · sprain · adaptation
Movement by walking
- gaitLocomotion pattern
- walkingLocomotion on foot
- locomotionAbility to travel independently
- independenceFreedom from external control
navigation · maneuverability · transfer · accessibility · movement · ambulatory · stairs · terrain
Sleeve or trouser terminus
- handgripPart meant for holding
- aluminumElement thirteen
- adjustableAble to be changed
- ergonomicDesigned for bodily efficiency
lightweight · anodized · rubber tip · non-slip · durable · collapsible · folding · contoured
Neurological disorder impairing motor function
- multiple sclerosisAutoimmune demyelinating neurological disease
- spina bifidaVertebral column fails to close
- polioParalytic viral infection
- paraplegiaLower body immobility
arthritis · amputation · leg fracture · hip replacement · knee surgery · stroke · muscular dystrophy · spinal cord injury
Steadiness or amount owed
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- equilibriumState of balance
- postureBody position, alignment
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
steadiness · footing · grounding · weight distribution · proprioception · alignment · control · leverage
physical therapy
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
occupational therapy · outpatient · orthopedic · musculoskeletal · post-surgical · injury recovery · fracture · sprain · adaptation · endurance
ambulation
Movement by walking
- gaitLocomotion pattern
- walkingLocomotion on foot
- locomotionAbility to travel independently
independence · navigation · maneuverability · transfer · accessibility · movement · ambulatory · stairs · terrain · distance
cuff
Sleeve or trouser terminus
- handgripPart meant for holding
- aluminumElement thirteen
- adjustableAble to be changed
ergonomic · lightweight · anodized · rubber tip · non-slip · durable · collapsible · folding · contoured · padded
cerebral palsy
Neurological disorder impairing motor function
- multiple sclerosisAutoimmune demyelinating neurological disease
- spina bifidaVertebral column fails to close
- polioParalytic viral infection
paraplegia · arthritis · amputation · leg fracture · hip replacement · knee surgery · stroke · muscular dystrophy · spinal cord injury · post-polio syndrome
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- equilibriumState of balance
- postureBody position, alignment
coordination · steadiness · footing · grounding · weight distribution · proprioception · alignment · control · leverage · centering
- mobility aidswheelchair, walker, cane, rollator, manual wheelchair
- foot carefoot file, pumice stone, foot scrub, foot lotion, foot bath
forearm crutcheswheelchair
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
motorized wheelchair · stretcher · hospital bed · gurney · walking unaided
forearm crutcheswheelchair
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
mobility scooter · power chair · transport chair · knee scooter
fore, crutch, forearm, arms, armed, armless, crutches, forearms