Patient/caregiver was educated on safety precautions to be observed while using a cane as follows: While using the stairs, the golden rule to remember is “up with the good and down with the bad”. While climbing up the stairs, the good leg will lead, followed by cane, and then the weak leg. While coming down the stairs, the cane will lead, followed by the weak leg, and then the good leg. Do not advance the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on safety precautions to be observed while using a cane as follows: Standard canes also come with detachable bases and a broad base with four legs could be fixed on the regular standard cane, thus converting it into a quad cane. With bigger base and four legs, quad canes offer more support for individuals with compromised balance and needing more support than a what a standard cane offers. Plan your trip ahead, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on safety precautions to be observed while using a cane as follows: Make sure the carpet in the house is evenly spread and secured. Uneven carpet with bumpy contour can obstruct the cane leg, impair balance, and contribute to increased fall risk. Make sure you perform timely inspection on the cane or have it inspected, as recommended, to ensure the device is in proper functional state. If the cane is wobbly or [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on safety precautions to be observed while using a cane as follows: Clear all the cables and cords that can be on the way for the cane. They can entangle to the cane leg and lead to impaired balance and fall. Wear comfortable clothes when using cane. Loose and frizzy clothing on the lower body can get entangled with the cane leg, compromise balance, and lead to fall. Make sure the cane [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to use cane while stepping down the curb as follows: Hold the cane in the hand opposite to the side of the weaker leg. While stepping down the curb, let your cane lead you. Advance the cane by placing it down the curb, from where you are standing. Once the cane is firm, stable, and properly placed down the curb, move the weak leg to join the cane down the [...]