| As an extension of your hand and a "third foot", | | | | · Sword canes and items labeled "walking |
| your cane should offer stability and balance in your | | | | sticks" are not the best choice for someone who |
| every step. In order to know what to look for in a | | | | needs a real walking aid. The first is more for fashion |
| walking cane, you should first talk to your health care | | | | and is too lightweight to support your in everyday |
| professional. A physical therapist can help you decide | | | | tasks, while walking sticks are for more active |
| what height and material is best for you. But in | | | | purposes such as hiking. |
| general, the following tips can help you with what to | | | | · The material you choose should also be |
| look for in a walking cane. | | | | based upon your condition. Many medical facilities will |
| · For a support cane, you should be able to | | | | have you use canes made of aluminum and other |
| grasp the handle, while standing upright, with your | | | | lightweight medals. A lot depends on your weight and |
| elbow naturally and slightly bent. This is the best | | | | your needs. |
| height to aid your mobility. | | | | · A knob handle or an animal head shape will |
| · Comfort is also essential because you will | | | | not give you the best mobility support or comfort if |
| use the cane more if you like it. Your cane helps you | | | | you will be leaning your weight on the cane with |
| to be independent, so find the right fit that helps | | | | every step. |
| your pain and feels right for your hand grip. | | | | · Make sure the cane is attractive to your |
| · Depending on what your specific needs are, | | | | tastes, though! There is such a variety of every cane |
| the handle of your cane is a characteristic which you | | | | type, that you will be sure to find something that |
| can choose. Whether a typical J handle (or tourist) or | | | | suits your fancy. Something so useful that will be by |
| the elegant derby, or even the anatomically correct | | | | your side constantly should look the way you want it |
| handle, you need to have one that is easiest for you | | | | to! |
| to grasp. | | | | |