How Should The Elderly Choose Crutches

1、 Four criteria for the elderly to choose crutches
Some elderly people need to use crutches. It is not so easy to choose the right crutches. Let's look at the four criteria for elderly people to choose crutches.
1. Appropriate length
The length is suitable for the old man to hold it so that he can not bend down and struggle because of being too short; They will not feel the pain of their arms because of being too high. The standard of judgment is: wear flat shoes and stand on the flat ground, hang your hands naturally, take the upright position, and then measure the distance from the horizontal lines of the skin on the wrist to the ground. This size is the ideal length of the crutch.
2. Handle width
In ancient times, the top of the walking stick was made into the shape of a dragon head, which was not just a symbol of power. Its even and smooth handling feeling makes the elderly feel very comfortable when holding it - it has a full and thick feeling, and it saves time and effort.
3. Bottom anti-slip
This is very important, because the elderly will have a sense of dependence after using it for a long time. If it is not reliable, it is extremely prone to accidents. According to the physical condition of the elderly, it can be adjusted as a strong support structure with two corners, three corners or four corners.
4. Material
The material of the walking stick is easy to choose, which is both light and thick, but also moisture-proof and anti-cracking.
2、 What kind of crutches are good
Although there are various crutches and many classification functions, what kind of crutches are good for the elderly if they need crutches?
1. There must be rubber at the bottom of the crutch. The friction between the rubber and the ground is great, which can keep the crutch light, stable and non-slip when landing.
2. Also check the rubber regularly for wear so that it can be replaced at any time.
3. The handle of the crutch should be comfortable to hold, and the elderly should be able to use force at any time. The elderly with arthritis or stroke should make special handle under the guidance of the doctor. When the old man stands straight and holds the crutch parallel to the leg, the arm should be at a 30 degree angle with the crutch. If the crutch is too long, the handle will push the wrist too high, which makes the old man uncomfortable to hold.
4. In addition, the weight of crutches should be 250 grams to 350 grams, the surface should not be too smooth, and it should be comfortable and safe to hold. The height of crutches should vary from person to person, that is, the upper edge should be flush with the umbilicus or the two transverse fingers on the umbilicus. The rubber sleeve at the lower end of the crutch can be used to repair the rubber of the bicycle tire. If the rubber sleeve or rubber pad falls off after a long time of use, it should be replaced with a new rubber head in time to prevent falling.