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Leg-Secured Walking Sticks

Sit & Stand Crutch Facilitates Hands-Free Movement and Physical Relief

— March 4, 2014 — Unique
The Sit & Stand Crutch proposes a style of prosthesis that differs greatly from the conventional sort. You're probably accustomed to seeing walking aids that support either the underarms or the hands, but this design suggests the use of the upper leg to bear the weight of the body.

Behzad Rashidizadeh's concept straps to the wearer's thigh, making it best for injuries situated around the knee, the lower leg, the ankle or the foot. The contraption would be adjustable to various heights and flexible to enable natural movement. With the Sit & Stand Crutch on, the user would be able to walk without a slouched posture, sore underarms and full hands. This assistive device would allow the sufferer of a broken leg to open doors and rest comfortably in an upright position.
Trend Themes
1. Leg-secured Walking Sticks - A new type of prosthesis that uses the upper leg to bear the weight of the body has the potential to revolutionize the way people with leg injuries move and function.
2. Sit & Stand Crutches - The Sit & Stand Crutch proposes a revolutionary design for walking aids that allows for hands-free movement and improved posture.
3. Adjustable Prosthetics - Adjustable, flexible prosthetics for leg injuries are a disruptive innovation opportunity that could improve the comfort, mobility, and independence of people with leg injuries.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Equipment - Healthcare equipment manufacturers and distributors can capitalize on the disruptive innovation opportunity presented by adjustable, flexible prosthetics for leg injuries.
2. Rehabilitation Services - Rehabilitation services providing care for people with leg injuries can benefit from incorporating the latest assistive devices into their treatment plans, such as the Sit & Stand Crutch.
3. Elder Care - Elder care facilities and services can provide improved mobility and independence for their residents with leg injuries by implementing adjustable prosthetics such as the Sit & Stand Crutch.
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