How to choose a cane

a cane is a special support structure that is one of the leading means of rehabilitation.Canes are used to facilitate ambulation, to help control balance or coordination in frail people, those who have undergone surgery, injured patients, and elderly users.

What to look for when choosing a cane:

• tool length;
• product weight;
• purpose of the tool;
• handle shape.

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Choosing the cane size

The length of the cane is one of the most important parameters to consider when purchasing. When choosing, you should focus on two methods that will allow you to purchase a product of the optimal size:

1. Start by thinking about what shoes you will most often wear when using a support product. Put it on. Now stand straight on a flat surface, relax your shoulder girdle, lower your arms (you should not feel tension in your arms). Now measure the distance from the floor surface to the protruding bone on the wrist (it is located on the side of the little finger) of the lowered hand. The resulting data will be the required length of the cane.
2. Wear your regular shoes that you wear most often. Stand up straight, lower your arms and bend them slightly at the elbow (about 15 degrees). Measure the distance from the floor surface to the inside of your palm (you will have to ask your loved ones for help to make the data more accurate). The resulting length will be the required height of the cane. The handle of the product should be at the level of the bend of the wrist.

Choosing a cane by weight

the weight of the cane is also important. On average, a single-support product weighs about 200-500 grams. The weight of 3 or 4 support tools is 1-1. 1 kg. Here it is worth basing on the preferences of the patient himself. Only he can tell what weight is comfortable for him.

You just have to remember that a cane that is too light will create a feeling of instability, which will lead to unnecessary muscle tension, and a cane that is too heavy can overload the supporting hand and lead to fatigue and overwork.

Purpose of the product

Here it is worth focusing on the patient’s condition (especially in old age), as well as on the amount of time that will be spent on using the product:

1. If you plan to use a cane regularly, then choose classic wooden or aluminum models with anti-slip attachments.
2. If the patient is too weak, then it is worth taking a closer look at 3- and 4-support models.
3. For quickly tired users, a model with a built-in chair is suitable.
4. Visually impaired patients should choose a tactile cane model with reflective coatings.