Do You Use Forearm Crutches?
Do You Use FOREARM CRUTCHES
For Your Day-To-Day Mobility?
Although forearm crutches are helpful, many people experience overuse injuries as a result of using the forearm crutch. Injuries to the wrists, elbows and shoulders are commonly experienced with long-term use of the forearm crutch. This research project will examine differences between the traditional forearm crutch and a newly developed SideStixä crutch. The SideStixä crutch has been developed with a spring-like device and rotating footpads.
If you are interested in participating in this study, you will come to ICORD Blusson Spinal Cord Centre for 1 testing session lasting approximately 1.5 hours. In the week prior to coming to ICORD you will be lent one pair of fitted SideStixä crutches and one pair of fitted traditional forearm crutches to familiarize yourself with. When you come to ICORD, we will examine how your body moves while using the different types of crutches.
You may be eligible to participate if:
- You use forearm crutches for your day-to-day mobility
- You use swing-through gait
- You are 18-65 years of age
If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please call the project coordinator, Megan at 604.675.8856
Email: megank84@interchange.ubc.ca