Walking sticks vs. canes - which is better?

Posted by vmwjbc @vmwjbc, Mar 25 5:23pm

HAs anyone used a walking stick instead of a cane while recovering from numerous hip surgeries? My shoulder aches when I walk having to use the cane for support and balance.

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x999x | @x999x | Apr 2 6:07am

Forearm crutches

edsutton | @edsutton | Apr 2 8:16am

Yes, the walking stick in the right hand and the dog leash in the left!
Hazel (55 lbs.) has learned that two taps of the stick mean a treat is coming. This has helped avoid catastrophe when a herd of deer come out of the woods, and keeps her from trying to chase fast cars. "Redirection of attention!"
The stick has also kept me upright when an out-of-control great dane jumped us, pulling down its owner.