How to Hold the Offset Cane

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to hold walking offset cane as follows: Offset canes are canes with the handle in a “J”-shape. They are mostly recommended for individuals with compromised balance and needing a cane for support during ambulation, but unable to hold the standard cane with a firm grip due to coexisting wrist problems. Offset canes provide the needed support during ambulation, in individuals with compromised balance and help the user distribute the body weight [...]

Features on an offset Cane to Enhance Safety and Comfort-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on features to look for on a offset cane to enhance safety and comfort as follows: Make sure the offset cane chosen can handle your weight. Check for the weight limitations allowed on the offset cane. Having a most recent weight reading available can help choose the offset cane that best suits your needs. Make sure the leg of the offset cane is touching the ground evenly. Uneven offset cane leg can [...]

Features on an offset Cane to Enhance Safety and Comfort-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on features to look for on a offset cane to enhance safety and comfort as follows: While using an offset cane, choosing/adjusting the offset cane to proper height is important to ensure better stability, improved safety, and fall prevention. An individual too short for the offset cane has to work hard to pick the offset cane up and move during ambulation. An individual too tall for the offset cane has to lean [...]

Nurse Teaching on Choosing/Adjusting the Offset Cane to Appropriate Height, Grip, and Base Support

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to choose/adjust the offset cane to appropriate height, grip, and base support as follows: Offset canes are canes with the handle in a “J”-shape. They are mostly recommended for individuals with compromised balance and needing a cane for support, but unable to hold the standard cane with a firm grip due to coexisting wrist problems. Offset canes help an individual distribute the body weight better over the shaft of the cane, [...]