Types of Walking Canes

There are many different types of mobility products in the market, but walking canes that come in a variety of styles, handle types and materials. Walking canes are the most popular mobility aids. Here are some types of some canes:

• Adjustable walking canes: The main feature of this cane is that the user can adjust the length of the cane according to his height. Thus adjustable walking canes are a good staple cane to have for walking.
• Anatomically Correct walking canes: These canes are made to fit in either the left or right hand. Their anatomically correct design provide extra comfort because they fit perfectly into the users hand. Mainly users hold the walking cane in the opposite side of the injury.
• Cane Umbrellas: These canes are two in one. It both helps in walking and if it starts raining the umbrella is there to shield the user.
• Canes for the blind: Blind sensing canes are high quality canes with multiple systems, so as to make the walk of a blind person, very comfortable. These canes are foldable and have refractive parts so as to make use easy and safe for the sight impaired.
• Quad walking canes: Quad canes consist of a long and straight shaft with a contoured handle and four points at the bottom in contact with ground, making these canes stable and secure.

There are many more types of walking canes. The next post will continue detailing the variety found in the walking cane market.

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