What crutches are suitable for the elderly?
Length of crutches for the elderly
The right length of crutches for the elderly, walking more comfortable, safer, but also so that the arms, shoulders, back to get a full workout.
Determination of the correct length of the cane for the elderly: stand on a flat surface in flat shoes, stand up straight, both hands hang naturally, take an upright position, the elbow should have a 20-degree bend, and then measure the distance from the transverse skin of the wrist to the ground. This dimension is the ideal length of your cane. You can also refer to this formula: cane length = 0, 72 x height. This is the length to better maintain body balance.
Material of the cane for the elderly
Most general canes are made of wood, rattan, bamboo or aluminum, while advanced canes are also made of carbon fiber. Although there are many types of materials, all crutches must be light and flexible so that you do not feel tired when using them. When choosing a cane, also note that the weight-bearing properties of the cane material must also be particularly good.
The end of the cane
There is a "tip" at the bottom of the cane. A good tip touches the ground and forms an angle that is comfortable for the user and is also non-slip. Regardless of the material of the cane, in contact with the ground parts must be added non-slip pads, so as to avoid slippage.
Grip of a cane for the elderly
The grip of a cane for the elderly should not be too small, otherwise it is not good for the user's hand joints; if your palms tend to sweat, avoid using plastic grips, cork or latex crutches are best to grab.
Packaging
If you are picking a cane to give a gift to the elderly for their birthday, you should also consider the packaging of the cane. If you use it as a gift, the packaging should be beautiful and upscale.
Choose the right crutches is not only a simple auxiliary function, but also to protect the elderly in critical times, but there are elderly despite some rejection of crutches, but the elderly appear to have mobility problems when it is best to use crutches, it is best to go with the elderly when selecting.
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