Crutch Balancing For The Paraplegic Patient

Demonstrates that the paraplegic patient with braces and crutches is now outside of the parallel bars where he goes through a series of crutch movements, weight shifting and total body balance with the constant use of the tripod principle of support. Explains spotting techniques for all activities. Portrays how the patient finally masters the drag-to, the swing to and the swing-through with the use of crutches.

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