A comparison of mobility assistive devices for elderly and patients with lower limb injury: Narrative Review: Mobility Assistive Devices for Elderly

Abstract

Older adults, people with chronic conditions, the disabled, and people with mobility impairments suffer from movement difficulties and have the risk of falling. Mobility aids alleviate the impact of mobility limitations or improve independence and reduce the burden of care and help people with mobility problems to move around enjoy greater freedom and independence. These assistive devices are essential to facilitate more movement independence and reduce pain and boost self-confidence and happiness in the regular life of the elderly. In this review paper, we have addressed the context and need for mobility aids. The main objective of the research was to explore different options of mobility assistive devices and compare their advantages and drawbacks. The study found standard cane as the most popular assistive device of all due to its user convenience. This study can help to find out the limitations of different mobility aids and help to improve features to increase user convenience.