Hand Holding Walking Stick

Other people have the stick so high that their arm is held bent and they can t actually take any amount of weight through the stick.

Hand holding walking stick.

Setting the correct height will reduce pressure on your shoulders arms and wrists. A good walking stick usually starts as a fairly straight piece of wood that is approximately one to two inches in diameter. Wood carving figurines hand carved hand carved original wood art santa holding candle and walking stick green coat sa26 4 x 2 5 x 2 5 scottcarvings from shop scottcarvings. Stand with your arms relaxed by your side.

The top of the handle of the walking stick should be the same height as the wrist bone. When using a cane you should hold it in the hand opposite of the leg that needs support. Setting the right height making sure your stick is the right height will reduce pressure on your shoulders arms and wrists. A walking stick should be about 2 inches 5 cm thick at the top and only slightly smaller at the bottom.

Also as you walk you will move the cane at the same time as your weaker leg. Notice the position of the bone on the outside of your wrist. It sounds counterintuitive but it s true. The stick is supposed to take some of the effort out of walking and this won t happen when you are in a semi unbalanced state all of the time.

If your right leg is hurt hold the cane in your left hand. For me this is about 60 inches 152 cm. Find a good stick. If your left leg is hurt you should be holding the cane in your right hand.

To make sure your stick is the right height for you stand up and relax your arms by your side. Using a walking stick incorrectly can put you at a higher risk of a fall and can even cause injury to another part of your body. A good walking stick starts with a good piece of wood of course. The size shape sturdiness and age of the wood all contribute to the quality of a potential walking stick.

Hold the cane using the hand that s on the same side as your good leg. The length is up to you but i prefer a stick that comes up to my shoulder or slightly below.