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Mobility

Walking aids

This module teaches how to provide walking aids following four service steps.

Module duration: 4 hours online, followed by supervised practice as needed

Before you start, check that you have completed these modules:

There are many different types of walking aid available. This module focuses on those most commonly needed. If a person needs a walking aid that is not covered in the module, referral to another service may be needed.

Resources you will need

  • Walking sticks
  • Elbow and axilla crutches
  • Rollators
  • Walking frames

Download and print these documents from the module:

Resources

Click on the links below to download and print the following:

Lessons

1. Introduction

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2. Step one: Select

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  1. Not completed: 2.1. Assessment overview
  2. Not completed: 2.2. General information and known health problems
  3. Not completed: 2.3. Activity and ability
  4. Not completed: 2.4. When a person already has a walking aid
  5. Not completed: 2.5. Additional information
  6. Not completed: 2.6. Plan
  7. Not completed: 2.7. Selecting a walking aid

3. Step two: Fit

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  1. Not completed: 3.1. Getting ready
  2. Not completed: 3.2. Fitting walking sticks and crutches
  3. Not completed: 3.3. Fitting walking frames and rollators
  4. Not completed: 3.4. Fit check

4. Step three: Use

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5. Step four: Follow up

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  1. Not completed: 5.1. Walking aids follow up
  2. Not completed: 5.2. What to do during follow up
  3. Not completed: 5.3. Maintenance and repairs

6. Post-module quiz and acknowlegements

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