Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
Very useful . I couldn’t take a step without mine . I have one by my bed in fact for when I need to get up in the night .Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
When I left hospital after being very ill and with a broken ankle after a fall, I bought a walking stick after my large boot and crutches were removed. I only used it for a week or so just to help when I got off the sofa and ensure I was steady enough on my feet.Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
When Artangel cut her knee and needed 14 stitches, she struggled to walk because she was told not to bend her knee.Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
Very helpful. My parents are 85 & 89 and they always use their canes. They have a variety of them.Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
I use a walking stick though I don,t 'look' as though I need one. Without a stick I tend to wander all over the place. Then again I am almost 92 and it helps me to walk in a straight line and gives me something to lean on when I find myself getting out of puff.Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
My brother and his wife walk arm in arm, walking stick in the other, because he reckons this way they are holding each other up!Re: How Useful Are Walking Sticks For Those With Balance Problems?
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