Patient/caregiver was educated on safety precautions to be observed while using an offset cane as follows: While walking on a flat surface, the golden rule to remember is the offset cane will lead and the weaker leg always goes with the offset cane simultaneously, followed by the good leg. 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on safety precautions to be observed while using an offset cane as follows: Offset canes also come with detachable bases and a broad base with four legs could be fixed on the regular offset 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 regular offset cane offers. Plan your [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on safety precautions to be observed while using an offset cane as follows: Firm grip on the offset cane handle is important to prevent the device slipping out of control and contributing to a fall. Using a offset cane with ribbed handles can help enhance the grip. Individuals with inflammation in the small joints of the hands have limited range of motion in the fingers contributing to poor grip. Offset cane with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on safety precautions to be observed while using an offset cane as follows: Always wear appropriate non-skid footwear while using offset cane. Offset cane users stand the risk of hurting their feet with the offset cane leg sometimes, while maneuvering with the offset cane around. Having shoes on can offer protection against any injuries to the feet. Make sure you perform timely inspection on the offset cane or have it inspected, as [...]

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