How to select walking sticks

How to select walking sticks

.Factors include stick height, left or right-handed and type.

Walking stick height

Using a walking stick at the correct height is essential. When measuring, the handle should rest on the floor while your arm is relaxed. Then adjust or trim the stick to the crease of the wrist.

When using your walking stick you should maintain an upright posture with the elbow slightly bent. Your body weight will be supported when you push down on the stick while walking.

If you need two walking sticks, the length should be slightly longer as they will be used ahead of the body when you are walking.

Left or Right hand

You should hold the stick in hand on the opposite side to the one that needs support if you are using a walking stick to compensate for an injury to your leg or joint on one side.

If you use the stick for balance, you can use it with either hand. 

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