Assistive Devices For Physically Disabled - Revision history

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 Many forms of crutches are used worldwide. Some of the most common types include forearm crutches, axillary or underarm crutches and knee support crutches, among others.
 Axillary or Underarm Crutches
 Axillary crutches are the most commonly used form of crutches in countries such as the United States and India. Axillary crutches are generally made up of wood or aluminum, in such a manner that they can be easily adjusted according to the height of the person using them. These crutches are generally used by people who suffer from temporary disabilities or injuries. Axillary crutches generally have padding just beneath the armpits, helping the individual to hold them easily and tightly without difficulty.
 Forearm Crutches
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 Axillary crutches are the most commonly used form of crutches in countries such as the United States and India. Axillary crutches are generally made up of wood or aluminum, in such a manner that they can be easily adjusted according to the height of the person using them. These crutches are generally used by people who suffer from temporary disabilities or injuries. Axillary crutches generally have padding just beneath the armpits, helping the individual to hold them easily and tightly without difficulty.
 Forearm Crutches
 Forearm crutches are the most common form of crutches used by individuals suffering from permanent disabilities. Forearm crutches are designed in a way that the person using them can slip his arm into the cuff and thus hold the grip tightly. The cuff is generally made using either plastic or metal such as aluminum and can be half or full circular in shape, with a V-shaped opening on the front from where the arm can be slid into the crutch.
 ==Devices for people cured of leprosy==

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 ==Prosthetic limbs==
 They are of two types: Lower Limb Prosthesis and Upper Limb Prosthesis. BK prosthesis are the socket, the shank and the foot-ankle system. A shank is a structural component of a prosthesis which connects the socket to the foot-ankle system and transfers the load of body weight to the foot and the floor. The basic components of an upper-limb prosthesis are:
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 ==Wheelchairs of various types==
 .) Manual Wheelchairs
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 ==Wheelchairs of various types==
 .) Manual Wheelchairs
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 Manual chairs are the basic, tried-and-true mobility devices that have been used for generations. These chairs aren’t anything fancy: they’re usually equipped with a leather seat and back, two large back wheels, and two smaller front wheels. Foot rests are part of the package as well.
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 .) Electric Wheelchairs
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 These kinds of chairs are motorized, so there’s no need to push or be pushed. Electric wheelchairs come in different varieties: those meant for indoor use, those meant for outdoor use, those built for dual indoor/outdoor use, and those designed to be portable. All electric models come with batteries, which are rechargeable.

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	Footwear should fit closely without being tight. Socks are necessary to reduce the frictional trauma from the upper portion of shoes. Leather is a good material to use in shoes for people with leprosy or cured of it, because it absorbs sweat and moulds itself to make a better fit over time. Since many people affected by leprosy are poor, however, they cannot afford leather shoes.		Footwear should fit closely without being tight. Socks are necessary to reduce the frictional trauma from the upper portion of shoes. Leather is a good material to use in shoes for people with leprosy or cured of it, because it absorbs sweat and moulds itself to make a better fit over time. Since many people affected by leprosy are poor, however, they cannot afford leather shoes.
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	Footwear should fit closely without being tight. Socks are necessary to reduce the frictional trauma from the upper portion of shoes. Leather is a good material to use in shoes for people with leprosy or cured of it, because it absorbs sweat and moulds itself to make a better fit over time. Since many people affected by leprosy are poor, however, they cannot afford leather shoes.		Footwear should fit closely without being tight. Socks are necessary to reduce the frictional trauma from the upper portion of shoes. Leather is a good material to use in shoes for people with leprosy or cured of it, because it absorbs sweat and moulds itself to make a better fit over time. Since many people affected by leprosy are poor, however, they cannot afford leather shoes.
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 Only a few developing countries of the ESCAP region have paid substantial attention to the production of orthoses, in spite of large numbers requiring them. India has addressed the need for orthoses in response to the consequences of polio among many people. In those countries which produce orthoses, manufacturing capacities are not completely used.
-A combination of hip knee ankle foot orthosis (HKAFO) and crutches is for rehabilitating paraplegic people in their own surroundings like villages in India. Unlike most wheelchairs, this combination permits them to work in the field and thus remain productive members of their families, as well as allowing for regular exercise.
+A combination of hip knee ankle foot orthosis (HKAFO) and crutches is for rehabilitating paraplegic people in their own surroundings like villages in India. Unlike most wheelchairs, this combination permits them to work in the field and thus remain productive members of their families, as well as allowing for regular exercise.[[File:Othoses.jpg‎]]
 Metallic orthoses are the most common type of orthosis in developing countries. Conventional metal lower-limb orthoses require the use of special shoes. These shoes are user-specific, so full orthoses can only be produced at a clinic or hospital with trained prosthetic and orthotic technicians. The special leather shoes required are made in the rehabilitation workshops to suit the size and condition of the user's foot. For example, the inside height of the shoe may have to be increased to account for limb shortening.