Biomechanics of Walking Aid (cane) by Lever Approach
This video lessons explains the biomechanics of using a walking aid (cane) through a lever approach. Learn why using a cane on the contralateral side is crucial for reducing stress on hip abductor muscles, effectively lowering the load from three times the body weight to just one time the body weight during the healing process.
What you’ll learn?
- Effect of cane using the lever approach
- Understanding ipsilateral vs. contralateral use
- Biomechanics of the hip joint (lever model)
- Condition 1: Using the cane on the affected (ipsilateral) side
- Condition 2: Using the cane on the unaffected (contralateral) side
- Summary and clinical recommendation
To build on this, see how similar lever principles apply to hip biomechanics during mid-stance and single leg standing, or explore the full Biomechanics and Kinesiology course for BPT 1st year.
