WHAT EVERY PHYSICIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE TEACHING OF CRUTCH WALKING

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Crutches are wooden or metal objects used to support the body. Sometimes they are needed only temporarily. Often, however, they are indispensable lifelong aids to disabled persons as they perform the activities essential for daily living. Just as the sportsman must practice to acquire skill in using the tennis racquet, golf club or skis, so the disabled person must acquire skill in using his wooden or metal crutches. The ability to use crutches efficiently requires a systematic program with competent instruction. This program should include (1) the proper selection of the crutches and correct measurement, (2) a muscle test to judge the subject's joint movements and strength, (3) exercises to develop the muscle groups needed for crutch management and (4) determination of the crutch gaits best suited to meet the patient's needs. SELECTION OF CRUTCHES AND THEIR ACCESSORIES Underarm crutches with double uprights and hand bars are the most commonly
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