Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements regarding adjustment of assistive gait devices is true?
A) Upper-extremity effort is minimized when the device the fitted so that the elbow is flexed to approximately 45°.
B) Optimal elbow angles vary from device to device.
C) The hand grip of the device should come to the level of the pelvic crest.
D) Crutches and canes should be adjusted so that they fit when the patient is standing with the tips of the devices placed about 4 to 6 in. forward and 2 in. to the side.
Correct Answer:
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