Assessment of standing aids for the physically handicapped.
The suitability of four commercially available standing aids was assessed for routine therapy of a group of severely handicapped patients in hospital care. The problems which arose were mainly technical and these are considered. From experience gained during the study the design requirements of an ideal aid for these patients are proposed.
D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000295:instrumentation; D014853:Walkers; D014910:Wheelchairs