Which Side Should You Hold a Walking Stick? Good Leg or Bad
Here is the short answer: hold your walking stick in the hand on the opposite side to your weaker, sore or injured leg. So if your right knee is the problem, the stick goes in your left hand. It is the most common thing people get wrong, and once you understand why, the technique clicks straight away. Why the opposite side is correct It feels natural to hold a stick on your sore side, but that is not how the body works best. When you hold the stick on the opposite side, it widens your base of support and lets...
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How to Use a Walking Frame Correctly and Safely
Using a walking frame correctly makes a real difference to both safety and comfort. There are a few habits that can quietly increase fall risk rather than reduce it — even for people who've been using a frame for a while. This guide covers the right technique for both standard frames and rollators, and the mistakes most new users make. In this article The Basic Walking Technique Common Mistakes to Avoid Getting Up and Down Safely Stairs, Slopes, and Narrow Spaces When to Ask for Help The Basic Walking Technique Standard Frame (No Wheels) With a standard walking frame, the...
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How to Use a Walking Frame Correctly and Safely
Oct 07, 2026
