Pomagala za hodanje koja obično koriste stariji ljudi sa osteoporozom uključuju štapove za hodanje, štake, hodalice, itd. Njihova funkcija je podržavanje težine, održavanje ravnoteže i pomoć pri hodanju. Starije osobe treba da izaberu hodalicu koja im odgovara i pravilno savladaju način korištenja.
štap:
There are many types of canes used by the elderly, including single, three, and four pivots. Older people with osteoporosis who have limited mobility should choose a cane whose length, weight, and function are suitable for them as soon as possible. The three-point and four-point canes are made of aluminum alloy, which is light, stable, and safe, and the appearance is relatively clean, which the elderly prefer. If you use a wooden cane, the rod should be hard and the head should be reinforced with a metal hoop to avoid slipping; the rod handle should be slightly wider to make the elderly feel comfortable in shaking hands; the rod end should be covered with a rubber cap to prevent slippage and cushion The impact of the cane on the ground, if the rubber cap is damaged, it should be replaced in time. The standard length of the cane can be selected by referring to the following methods: the elderly who need to use the cane stand upright, and the upper arm can hang freely and lean sideways. The vertical distance from the wrist of the little finger to the ground is the length of the cane suitable for the patient. Single pivot cane. It is also called "D" shaped cane. The grip is basically "D" shaped. It is lighter and easier to carry. A rubber cap is installed on the end of the cane. This type of walking stick is suitable for people who can balance walking, and can enhance the stability of walking. It supports the cane at four points. There are four branches on the ground contact end of the cane. It can stand upright like a desk without human support, so its stability is better than other types of canes. This kind of walking stick is suitable for people who are staggering, walking and shaking, and unstable. Although this cane is relatively stable. But it must also be ensured that each of the four branches is in firm contact with the ground, so it is only suitable for use on flat roads, not uneven or sandy roads.
štaka:
Štake su još jedno uobičajeno pomagalo pri hodanju. Za razliku od štaka, oslonac je na ruci, a oslonac na pazuhu. Slično, kada starije osobe koriste štake, treba da podese odgovarajuću visinu. Ako su štake preduge, kod starijih se pazusi mogu stisnuti, a nervi brahijalnog pleksusa lako se ozljeđuju: štake su prekratke, a stariji se moraju sagnuti kada se koriste, što rezultira nepravilnom snagom i nestabilnim hodom. Odgovarajuća dužina štaka treba da bude prava linija rastojanja od tla do pazuha kada starije osobe stoje uspravno nešto niže od 3 do 5 cm. Područje gdje je gornji kraj štake u kontaktu sa pazuhom treba ojačati spužvom, gumenom podlogom ili ručnikom, a platnenu traku umotati kako bi se smanjilo trenje između tvrdog dijela gornjeg kraja štake i pazuha. Glava štake treba da bude prekrivena gumenim rukavom kako bi se spriječilo da se starije osobe okliznu prilikom hodanja. Prilikom hodanja treba čvrsto držati ručku, ne pritiskati pazuh, a istovremeno nadlakticom stegnuti štap u stranu kako bi se održala stabilnost.
Walker:
Stabilnost uređaja za hodanje je bolja nego kod štapova i štaka. To je opciono pomagalo za hodanje za starije osobe slabe fizičke snage, ali nedostatak je što je glomazno i nije prenosivo.
