Cane Use For Balance or Support 

Thank you so much, I have not for the life of me been able to find information about cane use for balance

So incredibly informative! When I was given my cane a couple yrs ago, I was never told or instructed on how to use it properly so it has always been extremely hard to use, frustrating. You sound like you are a wonderful caretaker, like you just have that soothing caring, understanding, excellent "bedside manner" when it comes to caring for patients no matter what line of work you do! God bless you!

That was awesome 👌. I'm a day one cane user and was in need of this tutorial. I was using my cane on my hurt side all day. I also healed my arm bones on correct arm placement side, so I'm gonna try those now. Big thanks for stairs tutorial too!

A very informative presentation, thank you. After an ankle/achilles tendon surgery and 4 weeks non weight-bearing, I have now transitioned to walking in a boot. I am using a cane to help get around - you kindly gave great information. Thank you!!

Thanks for the balance tip, post stroke! It was so helpful!

Thank you for your comment LS. I see what you mean, Walkers are more stable than canes and often easier to use and safer to use. It's a trade off of course, a cane is lighter, easier to transport, and leaves one hand free, but is less stable (one point instead of four) and demands more of your legs. If you're more comfortable with a walker, than that is probably best for you right now.

Oooh this is helpful. I just got a cane recently to use for balance and/or support, depending on the day. I have hypermobility so my walking ability changes literally every day (and often within each day!).

I'm beginning to have balance issues, and after a fall I had several days ago, I may start using a cane for added stability. This will help a lot, thanks.

Thank you! This was very helpful for me as I'm learning how to balance and safely get around.

Thank you for showing how to use it for balance!

Good info..my doctor just said to get one for balance. Gave me no info. This is great.

Thank you so much for this. I sometimes need to use a cane for balance or fatigue when walking (MS). I bought two different heights so that I could use the taller one when wearing low heel ladies shoes. Now I see that I can use the taller one for balance mode as well!

Your video is the BEST by far! I'm going to watch it every week until I master these techniques. Recently had a stroke.

Helps me start, turning l or r, stopping. Wish it had bumpers. I have one with a fold down seat for fatigue and exhaustion. 😎

Helpful. Most people don't realise a cane can be used for balance. I've had two blood clots in my brain and I have some minor balance issues which is why I use a cane. If I'm indoors, I can usually get around by leaning on things, but when I go outside, I don't want to risk falling, especially because I'm on blood thinners, so I use the cane.

Thank you for the "support" use demonstration!

Thank you so much for addressing balance as well

Very good video. Thanks for covering quite a bit.

Thank you---looks like this is part of the deal go forward.

Thank you, I was using it wrong, I needed this help!

Thanks. I needed the balance training.

Thank you for this, a really helpful video

Vertigo sufferer, balance tips very useful

Great video...great instructions...Thanks!

Very helpful. Thank you.

Thank you ❤

Thank you, it was helpful. The pharmacist told me the cane should be up to my waist. I had a fall and with CP my balance has been worse.

Thank you for sharing.Please inform your audience of the long cane foe the blind and visually impaired is different.Though support canes are available with the white and red look. indication of sight impairment. I have been on the bus when a person leaned on mine as if it were a support cane. One woman fell using mine un appropriately. I was afraid she could have injured herself. it gets me what adults don't think. I have the stigma of blindness means no brains how WRONG! Be safe all and happy New Year.

Maybe this will help me figure out what canes are good for. They never seem to be of much use to me compared to a walker. I guess it’s because people don’t use them properly.

That way doest support the injured leg

Best video I seen, thanks!

Came here for cane advice left with a silver fox crush

The base legs of my new quad are shakes wobbly

Thanks, buddy. :-)

Excuse me... why didn't you adjust the cane hand to the level of wrist?

Subbed, thumbs up. I have Positional Vertigo. Thanks for the help!

I have both pain in my feet when I walk and difficulty balancing. Is there any compromise between the two styles or do I just need to switch between them? Also, one of my biggest balance issues is falling backwards when standing still. It seems like holding the cane in front may not be the best approach to help with that. Do you know how I should use the cane for this? Thanks!

Does it matter if the crook is pointed back or should it be pointed front?

NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE FOR CANE TO BE SAME SIDE OF INJURY. THEN WHAT?

And what about people with Parkinson’s?

I just have general lack of balance and weakness 😬 Thanks autosomal recessive leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter 😒

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You should not try to do it faster ! Slowing on down is most important !

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