Do you really know how to walk with a cane safely

[hollydolly]

Occasionally I have to use a cane, not to walk but to pull myself up from a sitting position when my back has seized or my knees are giving me gyp..

if my back hurts, and I'm going walking, I take a trekking pole and not a cane.. but for everybody who is using a traditional cane for walking, then, it's important to know how to not fall when using it...

5 minute tutorial from the PT guy

 

[Lilac]

Thanks for posting that, Holly! I'm going to show that to my one SIL. She's supposed to use a cane all the time, but doesn't. I've watched her shuffle & put the cane in front of her foot like he says you shouldn't do. Maybe this will help to remind her what her physical therapist told her.

 

[Alligatorob]

Thanks, I had to use a cane for a while after my knee surgery. Many of us will eventually need one.

And like you I sometimes use trekking poles, particularly on rough terrain.

 

[Pappy]

Thanks Holly. Didn’t realize I’m doing a couple things wrong when I use my cane.

 

[hollydolly]

Thanks Holly. Didn’t realize I’m doing a couple things wrong when I use my cane.

you're welcome Pappy.. I think most people are perhaps not using the cane correctly, and risk a dangerous fall.. so that's a good informative, ..and most importantly short video, which hopefully will help us all.