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How To Choose A Cane Handle
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 Luckily,
the variety of cane handles has improved since the days of the shepherd’s
staff. Now there are several different types with their own advantages.
The basis of how to choose a cane handle depends largely on what
your needs are.
You should talk to your health care provider first of all, to know
exactly how to choose a cane handle that is best for your condition.
If you have arthritis in your hand or it is simply weak, you will
want something like a straight-handled cane, or a T-handle. Knob
handles and fancily shaped cane handles such as animal shapes will
not give you the proper support if you need a weight bearing cane.
Here are the types of therapeutic canes that are on the market
today. These distinctions will help you decide how to choose a cane
handle.
· The Devon handle provides a broad weight-bearing surface
with one raised end to prevent the hand from slipping.
· The Derby handle has contours and indentations to allow
a firmer grip.
· The York handle has a unique design to keep the hand centred
on the grip, and raised ends to prevent hand slippage.
· The Offset handle is simple and easy on the wrist, provides
additional balance, but does require a reasonably firm grip.
· The Orthopedic (or Anatomically Correct) handle is designed
to fit the natural contour of the hand.
· The Handicane handle provides a weight-bearing surface
and conforms to the palm of the hand. This was my personal choice
when I shattered my knee a number of years ago.
· The SelectaGrip handle has variable positions for comfort.
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