title: A comparison of efficiency of three types of crutches using oxygen consumption.
abstract: Because the axillary crutch can cause axillary artery thrombosis and crutch palsy, the elbow crutch is more frequently used. Canadian crutches combine features of both the axilla and elbow crutches. A previous study examined any advantages in terms of energy cost using heart rate. The present study re-evaluates the energy cost by using the measurement of oxygen consumption. The study further suggests that the Canadian crutches have advantages in terms of energy cost.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003446:Crutches; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D012737:Sex Factors