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The Walking Aids course provides learners with essential knowledge regarding assistive devices used to enhance patient mobility, balance, and functional independence. The course introduces various types of walking aids, including crutches, canes, and walkers, and explains their specific indications based on patient needs and clinical conditions.
Students will learn correct sizing, fitting, and gait patterns associated with each walking aid, along with safety considerations and patient education strategies. Emphasis is placed on practical clinical application to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based use of walking aids in physiotherapy and rehabilitation settings.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:
To be successful in this course, you should have a background in…
This course is for 2nd semester Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students enrolled in Kinesiology II
Types of walking aids effects
Common Types of walking aids (Video)
Gait Patterns effects
Demonstration of Gait patterns with walking aids (Video)
Approximately 0.5 Hour
Beginner
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced
English Only
