09-07-2019, 07:53 PM
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Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
Originally Posted by Gravitas
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Don't focus on that (as I encouraged) focus on the question.
I can't really get past your lack of empathy for people very easily!
The question itself is rather silly anyway.
09-07-2019, 08:23 PM
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Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
As it happens a walking stick can be incredibly useful for support and for keeping your balance.When I was much younger I walked a lot in the Alps and always used a walking stick on these walks to provide stability and balance.
09-07-2019, 08:46 PM
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Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
Originally Posted by CoffeeCake
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As it happens a walking stick can be incredibly useful for support and for keeping your balance. When I was much younger I walked a lot in the Alps and always used a walking stick on these walks to provide stability and balance.
Yes. That makes perfect sense to me.
I sometimes used to take one when I was out with my dogs over rough ground too.
Not everyone uses a stick for a disability or because they are scroungers!
09-07-2019, 08:56 PM
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Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
Originally Posted by Gravitas
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Gives a bit of security I suppose. Over the years, the people I see using them often look like they don't need them. Perhaps claiming benefits and wanting to look deserving. Anyway there is a simple question there.
09-07-2019, 11:01 PM
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Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
My husband has a pair of crutches and two walking sticks, he's had years of problems with his legs.I have back problems and I have a walking stick which helps me walk when I'm in pain.
Neither of us claim benefits and we bought our sticks and crutches ourselves. I would hate to think that some folk thought we were "wanting to look deserving" and therefore claiming benefits.
09-07-2019, 11:44 PM
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Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
Originally Posted by Artangel
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I thought the dishonest claimants use gutter crutches in case they are photographed when they are out.
Now I know:
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