Walking Aids Procedure

DG of Health Services and Programmes

Acknowledgement

Director General of Specialized Medical Care (DGSMC) would like to express its deepest appreciation to all the Ministry of Health (MOH) staff who have participated in writing this procedure; their remarks, comments and feedback was very helpful. Special thanks go to the following staff:

Samiya Al Raisi

Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care

Jokha Salim Al Abrawi

Al Nahdha Hospital

Nuha Al Shaaili

Royal Hospital

Nayfeen Al Kharusi

Khoula Hospital

Idris Al Balusi

Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care

Asaad Al- Qasmi

Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care

Acronyms:

MOH

Ministry of Health

DG

Director General

HOD

Head of Department

DGSMC

Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care

MRS

Medical Rehabilitation Services

1 - Introduction

Walking aids are sometimes also referred to as ambulatory assistive devices. A walking aid is one of several devices a patient may be issued in order to improve their walking pattern, balance or safety while mobilizing independently. The correct use of a walking aid is not always as straightforward as it seems. The 'usual' way of using an aid may need to be adapted to suit patient and his/her particular condition or circumstances.