Archive For The “Canes” Category
Cane tips are the toe-end coverings for the walking canes, and are usually replaceable. Since the cane tips are the most pressurized part of the walking cane, they get worn down in due course and should be replaced with a new one for optimum balance. However, with a wide variety of cane tips available in [...]
The elderly and disabled individuals often require a walking aid, like a cane. Moreover, people with arthritis, osteoporosis, stiff joints, weakened muscles or other neuromuscular disorders also require a cane to walk without the fear of falling. Body balance is the casualty when the lower limbs get affected. So, in order to get proper balance [...]
Folding canes reflect the innovativeness of human mind. A few decades back, no one would’ve ever imagined a foldable walking cane that provides same level of stability as any other walking cane. The designs and features of these folding canes keep on improving. And now, with the introduction of adjustable folding canes, the manufacturers of [...]
Quad canes feature four legs, as compared to the usual one-legged standard canes. The extra legs are designed in such a way that the users get added confidence while walking with it. Undoubtedly, they add to the stability of the user apart from giving a feeling of balance as he/she can easily associate more legs [...]
Walking canes are an essential walking aid for the disabled and the patients with joints problem, like arthritis. However, considering the variety of walking canes available in the market, it could become difficult to select the one that is right for you. Sample this. You have Crook Neck cane (C-Cane), Quad cane, folding cane and [...]
What are Walking Canes? Walking Canes are medical aides meant for the patients having difficulty to sustain full body weight on their legs while walking. The instability in their legs can be a major cause for accidental falls and resultant injuries. Walking canes are precisely designed for shifting substantial body weight on the canes so [...]
What is a Quad Cane? A Quad Cane is actually a cross between a walker and a cane. The upper portion of a quad cane is that of a normal walking cane with a functional grip handle, while its base forms a bracket with four points of contact with the ground (that’s why the name [...]
What are Folding Canes? Folding Canes are a type of walking canes that are collapsible, unlike the rigid traditional canes. These canes are appropriate for those who travel a lot, as the collapsible feature of folding canes makes them more portable. Because they are foldable does not make them any less stable or unsafe. This [...]
What are Cane Tips? Cane Tips are base coverings for the walking canes that perform multiple functions. For instance, the material used in the manufacture of cane tips is anti-skid and prevents the cane from slipping irrespective of the nature of the ground. Similarly, if you move the cane in sweeping motion without lifting it [...]
