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.