walking aids
[WÔ-king eydz]
nounpl: walking aids
dispositivos de auxílio à marcha
1. Devices or equipment designed to assist people with mobility difficulties in walking safely and independently
After her surgery, she used walking aids to help her move around the house.
Após sua cirurgia, ela usou dispositivos de auxílio à marcha para se mover pela casa.
2. Tools such as canes, crutches, walkers, or rollators that provide support and stability during ambulation
The physical therapist recommended several walking aids for the elderly patient.
O fisioterapeuta recomendou vários dispositivos de auxílio à marcha para o paciente idoso.
In Brazil, walking aids are increasingly important as the population ages. They are typically prescribed by physiotherapists and are covered by health insurance (including SUS - Sistema Único de Saúde) in many cases. In the USA, walking aids are deeply integrated into rehabilitation medicine and are often recommended following surgery or for chronic conditions. The terminology is more standardized in medical American English.
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