At Loja Ortopédica, we offer a diverse range of crutches and walking sticks to improve mobility and provide maximum comfort, whether for injury recovery or everyday support.
Crutches: The Ideal Support for Your Recovery
Crutches are essential accessories for those who need support during the recovery process from an injury or surgery, offering stability. At Loja Ortopédica we have several options, from crutches for children to folding and adjustable models.
How to Adjust Crutches and Use Them Correctly
To ensure the effectiveness and comfort of using crutches, it is essential to know how to adjust crutches properly. The height of the crutches should be adjusted so that the elbows are slightly bent when the feet touch the ground. In addition, knowing how to use crutches correctly is crucial to preventing further injuries and ensuring a safe and stable gait.
Who can Benefit from Using Crutches or Canes?
- Recovering from injuries or surgeries: Individuals who are recovering from injuries or surgical interventions on the lower limbs, especially when it is necessary to avoid putting all or part of the weight on the affected area. Crutches or crutches help relieve pressure and facilitate the rehabilitation process.
- Physical disability or changes in gait: Those who are physically disabled or face changes in the way they walk due to conditions in the lower limbs, such as joint or neurological problems, can use these devices to improve stability and facilitate locomotion.
- Elderly people with walking difficulties: Elderly people, whether due to temporary problems or permanent conditions that affect walking, can use crutches or crutches to ensure greater safety when walking, providing extra support and preventing falls.
- Use of lower limb prostheses: People who use prostheses to replace lower limbs can turn to crutches or crutches for additional support, aiding their gait and promoting greater balance when walking.
- Chronic conditions: People with chronic conditions that affect mobility, such as arthritis, osteoporosis or degenerative muscle diseases, can use crutches to relieve pressure on joints and improve mobility.
Walking Sticks: Stability in Everyday Life
Walking sticks are generally recommended for those who need light and discreet support in their daily mobility. They are ideal for those who need additional stability but do not require total support, as is the case with crutches. Canes give the user more autonomy, offering balance and safety when walking, without the need to use crutches or crutches.
Types of Canes
- One-legged canes (unilateral): These are the most common and are indicated for those who need additional support on one side of the body. The tip of the cane touches the ground while the other end is held by the hand.
- Canes with 4 points of support (quadropod): These canes offer greater stability as they have four points of support, providing superior balance for those who need more support, such as the elderly or people with motor coordination problems.
- Adjustable walking sticks: These allow the height of the walking stick to be adjusted according to the user's needs. This type of cane is ideal for people of different heights, ensuring a correct and comfortable posture during use.
- Canes with a seat: These combine the functionality of a traditional cane with the convenience of a built-in seat. They are especially useful for those who find it difficult to stand for long periods, allowing the user to rest whenever necessary.
Both crutches and walking sticks are indispensable solutions for anyone looking to regain their mobility safely and comfortably.
Whatever your need, we have the right product for you. Rely on our experience to find the solution that best suits your situation and improve your quality of life.