Home / Features / SCI Questions and Answers / What are the mobility problems associated with braces
What are the mobility problems associated with braces
Written by Sean on Tuesday, June 24, 1997
You say that you can function better in the chair than on the braces. Since you do not feel as mobile in them is there a reason you still bother to wear them?
I think I said “Given a good standard of accessibility” I can function better in the chair. The main mobility problem associated with braces is the strength and stamina needed to walk more than a few yards in them. They are better for standing than walking.
There are however good reasons to wear them sometimes:-)
Standing is medically good for Paras. It improves circulation, kidney and bladder function and helps keep osteoporosis and contractures at bay. It is also good to be up at the same level as others at times.
This entry appears in SCI Questions and Answers. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
You may have your say, or trackback from your own site.
Post your comments
© transabled.org - 1994-2008 - All Rights Reserved.