How to choose a mobility aid?
Motor Coordination Function Classification System
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Mobility Walks without limitations Equipment Needs None *Can walk, run, jump & move without limitations |
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Mobility Walks with limitations Equipment Needs Minimal *May require equipment when: walking on uneven ground; traveling long distances |
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Mobility Walks with handheld equipment Equipment Needs Handheld *Cane, crutches and walkers *Wheeled devices for long distance |
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Mobility Self-mobile with limitations Equipment Needs Total *Self mobility with power chairs *Assisted transportation *Sitting supports |
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Mobility Dependent on humans and equipment Equipment Needs Extreme *Adaptive equipment *Assistive technology *Communication device |
How to choose a mobility aid?
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Weight assistance: ♦ Balance assistance: ♦ Target user: Level II |
Weight assistance: ♦♦♦♦ Balance assistance: ♦ Target user: One foot injury, polio, one foot prosthetic limb |
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Weight assistance: ♦ Balance assistance: ♦♦♦ Target user: Stroke |
Weight assistance: ♦♦♦ Balance assistance: ♦ Target user: One foot injury, polio, one foot prosthetic limb |
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Walking Frame Adjustable, foldable Weight assistance: ♦♦♦♦ Balance assistance: ♦♦♦ Target user: Fall risk, Level III |
Weight assistance: ♦♦♦♦ Balance assistance: ♦♦ Target user: Fall risk, upper arm weak |
