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Walking sticks vs. canes - which is better?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Apr 2 8:45am | Replies (13)
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How to Correctly Use a Walking Stick, Cane or Crutch
https://www.careco.co.uk/blog/correctly-use-walking-stick-cane-crutch/
generally, if it is too low...get back pain

if it is too high - get shoulder pain

but many more details in article...

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vmwjbc | @vmwjbc | Mar 26 12:18pm

Thank you for your reply
I will read the article

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Mar 27 12:35pm

I have a right knee issue, which is why the use of a cane initially started. So, cane is held in my left hand [I am left-handed!]. Now, I have neuropathy in my left leg, essentially no feeling from left knee down. Cane in my left hand acts as my left leg, now, in addition to providing support. As far as how I hold the cane, it is turned around, so the "shorter" side of the handle faces away from me. This puts pressure and direct interaction in a straight line. Kinda difficult to describe, but try it, and see if it feels comfortable to you.

Each person who needs a mobility aid may have to experiment to get the "yeah, this is right" combination for them!
Ginger

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