How to Use a Cane - Ask Doctor Jo

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How to Use a Cane: Using a walking cane may seem simple, but sometimes people overthink it & end up using it wrong. Today I’ll show how to use a cane correctly & some of the reasons you may need a cane. Buy a foldable cane here: amzn.to/39PaVac (affiliate link) NOTE: This is not the cane featured in the video, that one is no longer available.
The walking cane I’m using in this video is the Medi-cane Folding Travel Cane (unfortunately, it's no longer available). It’s adjustable, very sturdy, and has a strap. It’s also light weight and folds up easily so it will fit in a purse or bag for easy traveling.
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PRODUCT PLACEMENT DISCLAIMER: This video contains paid product placement. Thank you to Medi-Cane for sponsoring this video and providing Doctor Jo with a free Foldable Travel Cane to use.

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@AskDoctorJo 5 лет назад

Buy a Foldable Cane here: amzn.to/39PaVac (affiliate link) NOTE: This is not the cane featured in the video, that one is no longer available. Don't forget to hit the 🔴 *SUBSCRIBE* 🔴 button above! *Find all of my videos at **ru-vid.com*

@tortoiseshell.cats.and.dragons 4 года назад

Thank you for this video! I have sciatica and ordered a cane for it yesterday, and I’m happy to that now I know for sure how to use it right.

@AskDoctorJo 4 года назад

You're welcome!

@lauminary Год назад

i recently had to get a cane to help with my worsening hypermobility, but i was completely lost on how to use it. this video helped me in record time, thank you. ❤

@AskDoctorJo Год назад

You're welcome.

@robertbaraszu5462 3 месяца назад

Thanks Dr. Jo! I injured my right knee yesterday and got a cane overnighted from Amazon but couldn't figure out how to use it. Your video helped greatly!

@AskDoctorJo 2 месяца назад

You're welcome! Glad it helped.

@killswitchrules99 3 года назад

Very helpful. Thank you so much for posting this!

@AskDoctorJo 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@Knittyneeds 5 лет назад

Hi Doc. You are truly AMAZING. I "accidentally" came upon your channel, and went in search of hip and leg pain. Guess it's a tormenting Sciatica. I use a cane and most of the time ONE CRUTCH. The severe burning pain is on my right hip and goes down to my knee. I ALWAYS hold my "weapon" on my right side. Never knew why it hurts me more until I WATCHED THIS HEALING VIDEO. The height of my cane is WRONG as well. I understand why I am in agonizing 🤣pain. You saved me from a storm. I hope I don't have to get this painful injection into my spine again. Thanks for your help. And thanks for sharing and caring. 👍👍👍💕💕💕

@AskDoctorJo 5 лет назад

Thanks, and you're welcome! I'm glad the video helped. Good luck!

@turk223 2 года назад

Thanks so much for posting this! Very useful.

@AskDoctorJo 2 года назад

You’re welcome!

@lesliefisk424 3 года назад

Thank you -- you actually answered my questions!

@AskDoctorJo 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@annieyue9184 3 года назад

Thank you for the useful information

@AskDoctorJo 3 года назад

You're welcome.

@woodulous 6 лет назад

The people I really admire are the ones who are able to hold a walking stick in one hand, and a dog leash in the other ! 🐶

@AskDoctorJo 6 лет назад

My dogs would have none of that! I would be on the ground with road rash before I knew what was happening :-)

@darquequeen2323 3 года назад

I’m blind, so I have a long white cane in one hand, my support cane in the other. Lots of coordination going on! 🦯

@krampus225 2 года назад

@@AskDoctorJo please do a video about how to carry a purse and a cane. I'm in a state away from my mom so can't lug her purse all over with her all the time! Thanks!

@Ahimsaabbott 2 года назад

Unfortunately, my doggo has been horribly bored since I tore alignment in my foot. She’s way too strong and big at 92lbs for me to walk her with a cane.

@ratherbfishing455 Год назад

@@darquequeen2323 have you tried a trucking Pole? I bought a green one at Walmart and then a sturdier one on Amazon. However I cannot remember the brand. I like the handle on the Walmart tricking Pole better, but the other Trucking Pole seems sturdier. They were only about $20 for a pair the Walmart Trucking pole was $10 online at Walmart.

@sunjay-sd6hx 11 месяцев назад

Good one thanks for sharing 👍🙏

@AskDoctorJo 11 месяцев назад

You're welcome.

@maxdag1290 Год назад

As a person who has had scoliosis since 2019 and has worsen. My lower back, hips, and legs have been hurting more as the scoliosis has progressed. Would you recommend a walking aid to help my leg pain or a different option?

@alcottdevalte7440 6 лет назад

tnx, best channel on youtube

@AskDoctorJo 6 лет назад

Thanks :-)

@Sahil042k 6 лет назад

Wao you are such a very good doctor. Excellent 😯😉😘

@AskDoctorJo 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@GrammyAmanda 3 года назад

My right knee is bad, but I can’t use my cane on the left side because that shoulder is injured. Any tips for when you must use the cane on the side with the bad leg?

@jeanier7185 Год назад

.....crickets.....

@drkrd1 Год назад

I have a badly injured ankle should I walk with crutches or a cane

@rashidmanzoor9202 3 года назад

Hi. All your videos are amazing. I have a question if you could answer. How a stroke patient would overcome an obstacle in his way using a cane. I mean what would be the gait pattern.

@AskDoctorJo 3 года назад

Thanks. It's the same pattern using the cane on the opposite side. If the patient needs a quad cane, a step to instead of step through pattern might help.

@jacquelynburkett438 2 года назад

I am 3 months post op tibial plateau fracture, and the bone in the front of the leg. I was told by surgeon 10 days ago that I am now weight bearing as tolerated. I have been in physical therapy, but had to stop because of the financial burden I am under now. I am doing well, have been walking in the house without any support, but after watching your video, I think I may need to slow it down and make sure my gait is correct and strong before I throw the crutches away! I am a first grade teacher and am going back to work in a week!! I think I need to back up and do one crutch or a cane. Does it make any difference which one I use? Should I use one crutch, then a cane? Or do I even need a cane if I do okay with one crutch? (I am a 65 year old female, in good shape-I have been working out at the gym doing the machines for 10 days, I can feel myself getting stronger every day). I don't want to mess this up when I have done so well so far! thank you!

@AskDoctorJo 2 года назад

One crutch should be fine instead of a cane.

@thebasques9295 2 года назад

What about using a walking stick (or 2) to help with balance for bouts of vertigo or dizziness? Is the use of 2 taller sticks vs a cane beneficial?

@AskDoctorJo 2 года назад

They can sometimes give a little more balance.

@Idontfuckingknow553 Год назад

I have that exact cane

@Kylejphotographer 2 года назад

Any tips on overcoming embarrassment while being a person in school using a cane? (I injured my back and need a cane to help me be mobile)

@AskDoctorJo 2 года назад

Maybe try decorating it, stickers, paint, etc. Make it fun!

@jeremybrown7410 6 лет назад

Hey, I had a gunshot wound to my lower left leg where the bullet passed straight through. It broke my tibia and fibula bones, and I had to undergo surgery where a rod was inserted in my tibia bone. However, like a week after the surgery, I noticed when I stand to use my crutches I feel major tightness in my injured leg it almost feels as if it's swelling instantly, but when I lay down and prop my leg up again the tightness starts to go away. I was wondering if this is part of the healing process or something that I should be concern about?

@AskDoctorJo 6 лет назад

Does it just feel like there is a lot of swelling or is there actually a lot of swelling? It's usually pretty normal to feel like that because the swelling and fluid from the surgery/injury is just following gravity. But if you are getting a large amount of swelling, you probably want to check in with your doctor.

@jeremybrown7410 6 лет назад

@@AskDoctorJo It just feel like it's swelling, but soon as I prop my leg up the feeling goes away.

@AskDoctorJo 6 лет назад

That's pretty normal. Some compression socks might help with that.

@jeremybrown7410 6 лет назад

@@AskDoctorJoThanks Doc

@AskDoctorJo 6 лет назад

You're welcome. Good luck.

@don-dspid2404 6 лет назад

I can definitely say from experience that using a cane incorrectly is not comfortable and makes your body hurt. Unfortunately I had to use it incorrectly because I had a brace on my right leg and a broken left arm. So I had to lean into it to take off the pressure on my leg. Crutches or even a walker was not possible.

@AskDoctorJo 6 лет назад

Sorry to hear. Sometimes you have to make an exception, but you are right that it ends up making other things hurt!

@stephaniebri5837 2 года назад

how do you carry your groceries up the stairs while using a cane?

@paisleydreamzzz Год назад

i always ask for plastic bags for the handles, and to have EVERYthing put in a bag. then depending how heavy or awkward the bags are i put them on my non-cane arm and up i go. take refri/freezer stuff first so if u get tired you can rest in between loads. if I'm really having a wobbly day i will not carry anything in, but either wait til next day, or call one of my daughters to come and help.

@sandrabrown6326 5 лет назад

Please tell me how I can strengthen my knees they are both bone on bone . My balance is bad I use a walker all the time. I lost a lot of weight years ago I also have been a waitress all my life. (retired now) I am still trying to lose more weight hoping that will take more pressure off my knees. I have had so many surgeries, I really do not want to have any more if I can possibly avoid it.. Please tell me what will help my balance and make my legs stronger so I can get around better and do a few things in my life before I die. Will putting weights on my legs and lifting them make them stronger? Any suggestions that you have will be so appreciated. Money is definitely a issue here. (I don't have any ha) but I am willing to do anything that is free like walking , exercising, etc Anything you can suggest which ever video you have that you think might help me just let me know I will watch and practice. Thank you so much.

@AskDoctorJo 5 лет назад

I have many knee arthritis videos. This one might be a good place to start: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VWMxjFuYHPc.html