How to Set the Right Height on Your Walking Stick or Frame
Getting the height right on your walking stick or frame is one of the most important things you can do for your comfort, safety, and independence. A poorly set aid — even by just 2 cm — can lead to shoulder strain, back pain, or an unstable walking pattern. The good news is that adjusting most modern aids takes less than a minute. In this article Why getting the height right matters Too high: shoulder strain and hunching Too low: back pain and instability How to find your correct height The wrist method (walking sticks and quad canes) The elbow...
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