Patient/caregiver was educated on safety precautions to be observed while using an offset cane as follows: Offset canes can come with a convenient wrist strap. Having the wrist strap helps to keep the offset cane securely with you hanging at the wrist and yet use both hands to perform tasks. This reduces the chance of the device falling to the ground and posing difficulty for individuals with limitations and balance issues to bend down and [...]

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 [...]