A physiological assessment of the rolling crutch

Gillespie, Francesca; Fisher, James; Williams, C. S.; McKay, Ellen; Curr, M. C.H.

doi:10.1080/00140138308963350

Ergonomics

1983

DOI: 10.1080/00140138308963350

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A physiological assessment of the rolling crutch

Francesca Gillespie¹,

James Fisher²,

C. S. Williams³

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“…Although many studies have compared the oxygen consumption of ambulation with different crutch types (1,4,5,6,7,8,11,15), few studies have examined walker ambulation (2.3). Cordrey et al (3), in 1958, compared the oxygen cost of ambulation using crutches and a walker.…”

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The Effects of Assistive Devices on the Oxygen Cost, Cardiovascular Stress, and Perception of Nonweight-Bearing Ambulation

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Haskvitz²,

Weltman³

1993

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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The Effects of Assistive Devices on the Oxygen Cost, Cardiovascular Stress, and Perception of Nonweight-Bearing Ambulation

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Haskvitz²,

Weltman³

1993

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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Heart rate evaluation of axillary and elbow crutches

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Elvins

Burke

et al. 1991

Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology

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The aim of this study was to compare the possible effect on heart rate in patients with a walking disability using 11 different crutch designs. Eighteen patients, over the age of 18 years, who had used crutches for a minimum of 2 weeks before the study were divided into two groups: elbow and axillary crutch users respectively. The former tested six different designs of elbow crutches and the latter five different pairs of axillary crutches. Heart rate was recorded, using a portable digital pulse monitor during a 5-min walk on the level at self-selected velocities. Walking heart rates increased between 28.6 and 58.8% compared with the resting phase. No differences were found in either heart rate or walking speed between elbow crutches. However, a significant difference (p less than 0.001) in heart rate was noted between elbow crutch users who were non-weight bearing on their injured leg compared with those who were partial-weight bearing. The Canadian axillary crutch showed the lowest increase in heart rate at comparable walking speeds compared with other axillary crutches. Prescribers should be aware that the reduced energy requirements of the Canadian crutch would benefit patients with reduced cardiorespiratory function.

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A physiological assessment of the rolling crutch

Cited by 4 publications

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The Effects of Assistive Devices on the Oxygen Cost, Cardiovascular Stress, and Perception of Nonweight-Bearing Ambulation

The Effects of Assistive Devices on the Oxygen Cost, Cardiovascular Stress, and Perception of Nonweight-Bearing Ambulation

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Heart rate evaluation of axillary and elbow crutches

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