Physical Therapy Korea (한국전문물리치료학회지)
- Volume 3 Issue 2
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- Pages.1-7
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- 1996
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- 1225-8962(pISSN)
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- 2287-982X(eISSN)
A Comparison of Methods for Estimating the Proper Cane Length for Hemiplegic Patients
성인편마비환자의 지팡이 길이 측정법 비교
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Yi, Chung-Hwi
(Dept. of Rehabilitation, College of Health Science, Yonsei University) ;
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Kim, Jong-Man
(Dept. of Rehabilitation, Seonam University)
- Published : 1996.09.21
Abstract
Two standard methods of cane length measurements were compared to find which methods really achieve the elbow flexion of 20 degrees to 30 degrees Twenty-four patients with hemiplegia who were ambulatory participated in this study. Method I : Length of the cane measured from the floor to the top of the greater trochanter. Method II : Length of the cane measured from the floor to the distal wrist crease with the arm at the side. Using an adjustable cane, each individual was fitted according to the two methods, and elbow angle was measured after each adjustment. The elbow angle according to Method I and Method II was