Ambulatory devices for chronic gait disorders in the elderly

Gait disorders in the elderly are common and in most cases cannot be treated medically or surgically. Therefore, treatment often relies on ambulatory devices such as canes, crutches, and walkers. Before selecting a device, the patient should be evaluated to define whether one or both upper extremiti...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American family physician 2003-04, Vol.67 (8), p.1717-1724
Hauptverfasser:	Van Hook, Frederick W, Demonbreun, Dale, Weiss, Barry D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Algorithms Chronic illnesses Equipment Design Gait Disorders, Neurologic - classification Gait Disorders, Neurologic - therapy Geriatric Assessment Humans Motor ability Older people Orthopedic apparatus Orthopedic Equipment Postural Balance
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