Life is not fair for everyone. People born with leg disabilities or suffering from some severe disease often cannot move properly. They need help to even get up or walk. When mobility becomes a challenge, one has to face many obstacles in life. Depending on someone else for the slightest movement does not feel good. This is why calipers for legs can be used to make movement better and a little easier. Coping with disabilities is not easy for everyone. Also, in a country where many people face stunted growth due to inadequate food, legs are often distorted or disproportional in accordance with the rest of the body. These people can use calipers to lessen the pain in the joints while walking.
Leg calipers generally work with the mechanism of providing support to the legs. The padded cuffs are normally placed below the lower leg so that movement becomes easier and there is no force on the leg while walking. During movement, the ankles get a lot of pressure. Calipers for legs tone the pressure down a notch and enable the disabled person to move his legs without feeling any pain. The velcro fastening keeps the caliper in place.
Many physically disabled people use calipers to gain freedom of movement. When you get a caliper from an NGO, you do not have to burn a hole in your pocket. Using calipers for legs can be seen as an adaptive technology that helps people to go on with daily chores in a little easier manner than usual. Many NGOs also distribute calipers freely to help the ones in need.
