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Some considerations and guidelines for crutch walking.

J Bruno
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Crutch walking is a highly developed art and a physical accomplishment comparable to the most exacting of all sports. There are many advantages to early ambulation, namely, aiding circulation, preventing calcium loss in bones, and aiding the pulmonary and renal systems. It is necessary for the patient to be evaluated carefully, especially as regards selecting the proper gait and equipment to be used--that is, crutches, cane(s), parallel bars, walker, or walkette.

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J Bruno. 1984. Some considerations and guidelines for crutch walking.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6536392/

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