Notes
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Practical notes on the equipment we supply — how the options differ, how to look after them, and what makes them safer to use. General information, not medical advice.
Cane, crutches, or walking frame: how they differ
The three mobility aids provide different amounts of support — a rough guide to how they're typically used.
Read →Caring for a hinged knee brace
Basic cleaning and maintenance for a hinged ROM brace, and signs that it needs adjustment or replacement.
Read →Choosing a walker boot after a lower-limb fracture
What a CAM walker boot does, and the basic factors involved in fitting one correctly.
Read →Using a walking frame safely at home
Practical adjustments — floor surfaces, thresholds, frame height — that make a walking frame easier to use around the house.
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