Crutches Canes & Walkers

Question 1

How to measure for crutches

Answer 1

2-3 finger widths below anterior axillary fold to a point lateral to and slightly in front of foot elbow flexed 30 degrees

Question 2

4 types of gaits

Answer 2

2-point (move 2 points together - 1 crutch opposite foot, other crutch and foot
3-point (move 2 crutches and bad leg together)
4-point (one crutch, opposite foot, other crutch, other foot)
swing through

Question 3

which foot leads when going up and down stairs on crutches?

Answer 3

up with the good, down with the bad - the crutches always move with bad leg

Question 4

how to hold a cane

Answer 4

hold the cane on the good side, advance cane with the bad side