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Cane
Tip
Walking Aids
Axillary Crutches
Crutches are the traditional mobility aid for when one
leg is almost entirely non-weight-bearing. Aluminum
or wooden axillary (under the arm) models can be
adjusted easily to both key measures: your overall
height and hand height.
1. Select a pair of crutches that is appropriate to
the weight of the patient.
2. When sizing for axillary crutches, fi rst measure
from the ground to near the bottom of the axilla,
or armpit. The crutch cushion should be two to
three inches below the axilla. When standing
straight, the cushion should not be touching the
axilla. This measurement will be the overall crutch
height. (See Dimension C)
3. Keeping arms at your side with a natural bend at
the elbow, measure from the ground to the center
of the wrist. This measurement will be the hand grip
height. (See Dimension B)
Canes
Standard canes with a single tip should only
be used for those looking for help with balance.
Quad canes are useful for those looking to bear
weight as they have a wider base. When sizing
a cane, follow the steps below.
1. Select a cane that is appropriate to the weight
of the patient.
2. Keeping arms at your side with a natural
bend at the elbow, measure from the ground
to the center of the wrist. This measurement
will determine the ideal cane height.
(See Dimension B)
3. Loosen the collar on the cane and press the
push-button lock, slide the lower tube into or
out of the body of the cane until you get to the
wrist-height measurement, and let the push
button “click” into the closest hole to the
measurement. Tighten the collar (check and
re-tighten the collar regularly).
C
B
A
Adjustable
Center Post
Axillary
Pad
Hand grip
Adjustment
Push
Button
Adjustment
Holes
Locking
Collar