Assistive Devices For Ambulation

Assistive devices for ambulation, or just ambulation devices, are tools used to aid in walking. The most common types include walkers, canes, and crutches. You need to know when each of these are appropriate and assess if the patient is using them correctly. Remember that a patient‚It’s ambulation device is ordered to fit them specifically, kind of like glasses, so they should not be shared with other patients.