How to Choose A Right Walking Stick

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c ustomerservice_at_essentialaids.com How to Choose
A Right Walking Stick
There are several mobility aids available like
walking sticks, aluminium ramps, canes, grabs,
etc. But the most used one has to be a walking
stick. Walking sticks are helpful if you have
reasonably good mobility and would like something
to give you extra balance and confidence. Also,
it makes walking easier as it helps to reduce
pain by providing necessary support. Folding
walking sticks are a good solution if you do not
need walking aids all the time.
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Choosing a Right Walking Stick Walking sticks
are made from various materials like wood,
metal, carbon fiber, etc. Handles of the walking
stick also come in various shapes, ranging from
the conventional crook handle to a swan
neck. Different materials and different handles
will suit different people. For example, some
sticks will be perfect for those having painful
joints or a weaker grip. While some for the
people who prefer the traditional look and that
feel of a plain wooden walking stick. And some
for those who want something a bit more colored,
decorative, and patterned sticks. How to Get
the Right Size Walking Stick It is essential
that your walking stick has the right height for
you, or else it can be potentially unsafe to walk
with. If the stick is too high, it will not give
you proper support, and if it is too low, then
you will have to forcibly stoop. You can follow
the below steps while measuring a walking stick
to ensure you invest in the correct size. Also,
it is advisable to
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• have someone else with you to help you with
  taking an
• accurate measurement.
• Wear your regular walking footwear
• Place the base of the stick on a flat floor,
  approximately 15cm from the side of your foot
• Stand in an upright position
• Let your arms relax by your side with a slight
  bend at the elbow
• The top of that stick should be at the level of
  your wrist joint
• If you do not have a stick to hand, then you can
  simply measure the distance starting from the
  bottom crease at the wrist down to the floor.
  Round up your measurements to the nearest cm.
  This will tell you the height you should look for
  while choosing a walking stick.
• Below are the different types of walking sticks
  you can choose your ideal one from

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• Different Types of Walking Sticks
• Folding Walking Sticks
• You can carry this type of stick easily in a bag
  or in a shopping trolley or can carry it in the
  car. These sticks are light, easy to fold or
  unfold, and reasonably compact when folded.
• Tripod and Tetrapod Walking Sticks
• If you require a little more support, then you
  can try a tripod (three-footed) or a tetrapod,
  also known as a quadruped (four-footed) walking
  stick. They space the feet apart to give a wider
  base to the walking stick. The neck of the stick
  is either straight or with a swan-neck.
• Walking Sticks with Folding Seats
• Walking continuously for a longer time can be
  tiring, and can also put a strain on the
  sensitive muscles or joints. A walking stick
  with a foldaway seat (also known as stick seats
  or folding seat canes) can be a useful aid. It
  allows you to sit down for a rest whenever
  needed. Also, you should look for one that is
  height adjustable.

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Walking Stick Accessories Walking stick
ferrules These are rubber feet on legs almost
present in all sticks and walking frames without
wheels. It provides a solid grip while walking
so that one does not slip even on slippery land.
One should check the ferrules regularly to
ensure that they have not worned out or damaged.
If the ferrules are damaged then you can go for
replacement ferrules. They are available in
different diameters on hardware shops, mobility
shops, and online stores. A walking stick
clip This can fit to a level surface, like a
table. This clips the stick in place when not in
use and prevents it from falling to the floor. A
wrist strap It is attached to a walking stick is
an inexpensive way by which one can avoid
dropping or losing the stick. It can also help to
keep both hands free, like while shopping or
using a phone.
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Concluding I hope the article helps you choose
the right walking stick for your loved ones with
any mobility issues. Also, you can add aluminium
ramps to cover the height and with the help of
walking stick ferrules, your loved ones can
easily climb up the height by avoiding stepping
upon it painfully. Make sure you confirm the
walking stick you choose with your physician once
to ensure more safety. Article an Originally
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