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==Introduction== | |||
A '''Zimmer frame''' is a [[Walking aid]] that has four points of contact with the ground and usually has three sides with the side closest to the patient being open. It provides a wider [[Base of support]] than a [[Walking stick]] and so is used more to stabilise patients with poor [[Balance]]. | |||
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== Variations of Zimmer frames == | |||
*Wheels on all four legs, with or without brakes | |||
*Two front legs with two rear casters | |||
*Two front legs and two rear wheels with brakes which operate on downward pressure on the wheels | |||
*"Square" wheels | |||
*Ability to be folded, which makes travelling with the frame easier | |||
== | == Usage == | ||
[[Category: | Zimmer frames should be adjustable in height, which is measured in the same way as one would measure for a [[Walking stick]]. A Zimmer frame is used in the following way. The patient: | ||
*Picks it up | |||
*Moves it forwards | |||
*Places it in front of them | |||
*Leans on the frame, taking weight through the upper limbs) | |||
*Walks into it (the patient should be encouraged to take two small, even steps to avoid a disordered [[Gait]] pattern) | |||
== References == | |||
*Hollis, M. (1994). Practical exercise therapy. Blackwell Science. ISBN: 0632024771 | |||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
A Zimmer frame is a Walking aid that has four points of contact with the ground and usually has three sides with the side closest to the patient being open. It provides a wider Base of support than a Walking stick and so is used more to stabilise patients with poor Balance.
Variations of Zimmer frames[edit | edit source]
- Wheels on all four legs, with or without brakes
- Two front legs with two rear casters
- Two front legs and two rear wheels with brakes which operate on downward pressure on the wheels
- "Square" wheels
- Ability to be folded, which makes travelling with the frame easier
Usage[edit | edit source]
Zimmer frames should be adjustable in height, which is measured in the same way as one would measure for a Walking stick. A Zimmer frame is used in the following way. The patient:
- Picks it up
- Moves it forwards
- Places it in front of them
- Leans on the frame, taking weight through the upper limbs)
- Walks into it (the patient should be encouraged to take two small, even steps to avoid a disordered Gait pattern)
References[edit | edit source]
- Hollis, M. (1994). Practical exercise therapy. Blackwell Science. ISBN: 0632024771
