Walkers
Walkers (medical device)
Walkers (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Walkers
- Wikipedia's article - Walkers
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) are a type of medical device designed to assist individuals with mobility issues. They are typically made of a lightweight, sturdy material such as aluminum and feature four legs for stability.
Etymology
The term "walker" is derived from the Old English "wealcan," which means "to roll or move." It was first used in the context of a mobility aid in the late 20th century.
Types of Walkers
There are several types of walkers available, each designed to meet specific needs. These include:
- Standard Walkers: These are the most basic type of walker and require the user to lift the device to move.
- Two-Wheel Walkers: These walkers have wheels on the front two legs for easier movement.
- Four-Wheel Walkers: Also known as rollators, these walkers have four wheels and often include a seat and basket.
- Knee Walkers: These are designed for individuals who cannot put weight on a lower limb.
Related Terms
- Mobility Aid: A broad category of devices designed to assist individuals with mobility issues.
- Rollator: A type of walker with four wheels, a seat, and often a basket.
- Cane: A mobility aid typically used to assist individuals who have mild to moderate mobility issues.
- Crutch: A mobility aid typically used to assist individuals who cannot put weight on one leg.
- Wheelchair: A chair fitted with wheels, used when walking is difficult or impossible due to illness, injury, or disability.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Walkers
- Wikipedia's article - Walkers
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski