Walking Canes and Walking Sticks Part 1

The cane is the most popular walking aid, partly because it is easy to use and can support people of all sizes. A cane is long staff that has three major parts; a supportive and comfortable handle, a strong shaft made of wood or metal and a good rubber tip at the bottom to provide stability. All parts of walking canes are important so when purchasing a cane you should make sure that it’s constructed properly. To do so you should look for a few signs of a quality cane, listed below.

Some important characteristics of walking canes are:

• The handle of the cane should comfortable to grip in the hand, as the user will wear the cane all day.
• The user should choose the type of handle that is most ideal for their needs. If they have arthritis, a soft palm grip handle or a fritz handle will help them use the cane with little discomfort.
• The cane should be straight.
• The user should be able to bear his weight on the shaft of the cane, so the design of the cane must allow for that.
• There should be a good rubber tip at the bottom of the cane to avoid falls.
• The shaft must be strong enough so that it supports the weight of the user without bending. A cane should never bend.
• The length of the cane should be approximately half the height of the user.
• The appearance of the cane should be pleasing to the user, they should feel pride in their walking cane.

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