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DME Question Of The Week
Walkers — two, four or no wheels?
A standard walker — no wheels — provides the most stability. The walker
is lifted as you walk.
For smoother walking, two wheels in the front is best when you place a
moderate amount of weight on the walker. Take your weight off the walker
before pushing it forward.
For those who do not have to lean on the walker, four wheels on a heavy
metal frame which is pushed forward with each step and have hand brakes
may be best
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FAQs
Is there a cost to list DME?
There is no cost to list. And no cost for the person receiving the DME.
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Anyone who owns or is responsible for DME which is no longer needed can
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people who need it can have it.
Will my email address appear on the list?
No. Emails to you from people searching for equipment will come via The
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How many DME may I list?
There is no limit to the number of DME you can list. We ask that you
list them separately so that people can search for them individually.
Does The DME List buy or sell DME?
We do not buy or sell DME. We are an online community for people to list
their unused DME and for others to search for DME.
We do not promote buying or selling DME. We believe unused DME should
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I'm a health professional and I come across unused DME through my work.
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for others. We’ve created an index-card-sized form to record listing
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Please help spread the word about The DME List.
How do I fit crutches?
The top should be about two inches below your armpits when you stand
upright. Your elbows should bend no more than 20 degrees when you hold
the handgrips. Lean your shoulders forward slightly, keep the top of the
crutches tightly against your sides and use your hands to absorb the weight.
Don't let your armpits rest on the top of the crutches; this can irritate
the skin and cause nerve impairment into the arms.
How do I use a cane?
The top of the cane should reach to the crease in your wrist when you stand
up straight. A flat, swan-neck handle maybe the most comfortable as it allows
you to put your weight directly over the cane’s shaft.
Hold the cane in the hand opposite to the side that needs support. With
your weight on the stronger leg, the cane and the weak leg swing and strike
the ground at the same time.
When you have difficulty putting full weight on your strong leg and your
balance is off, you need a walker.
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