Assistive Decives

Question 1

Canes

Answer 1

-single straight - legged

-quadcane

Question 2

Crutches

Answer 2

-axillia
-forearm

(2-3 finger-width space between axils and top of crutch)
(Prevents injury to brachial plexus nerve)
(Wrists should line up with grab bars when arms are relaxed)
(When grasping handgrips, elbow flex should be 15-30 degrees)

Question 3

Walker

Answer 3

-standard two-wheel
-rollator