Canes And Walking Sticks – For Style Or Medical Need
Canes and walking sticks are an ideal alternative to crutches or hospital canes for people with a medical injury or problems with balance. They are also suitable for use if fatigue or pain is an issue Even absent a medical need, they can of course be utilized as a fashion accessory to provide an extra sense of style. Most canes and walking sticks are made from either aluminum or wood, although many other kinds are available, such as carbon, lucite, bamboo, and acrylic. Many are compact and extremely lightweight, ideal for traveling and easy storage. Several manufacturers even supply folding canes. In addition, there are innumerable custom additions for canes and walking sticks, from flashlights and clocks to ice and snow grippers. There are even chair and seat canes and umbrella canes available. For those with a medical need for a cane or walking stick, it should be used on the opposite side of the weakness or injury, even if this is not the dominant hand. All of the person’s weight should begin on the uninjured leg, and then one may step forward with the injured leg and the cane at the same time, with a normal step. Thus, both the cane and the uninjured leg support the entire weight, and the injured leg can complete its step. The cane or walking stick essentially becomes a third limb. For the correct height of a cane or walking stick, the elbow should be just slightly bent while the user is maintaining an upright posture. There are a wide variety of canes and walking sticks from which to choose, not to mention the different types of handles or knobs available to personalize the style. Wood canes can be made from rosewood, beechwood, ash, pine, zebrano, afromosia, and wenge, as well as many other exotic woods. The types of handles and knobs are only limited by one’s imagination. Hand carved wood canes have actually become quite a collector’s item, and there are many specialty manufacturers. A large collector’s market has developed for all manner of canes and walking sticks. Since they have been used for centuries, the antique cane and walking stick market is quite large, as well. Canes and walking sticks are not just for men, either. There are unisex canes and canes designed specifically for women, based on not just size, but with feminine designs, too. Women have used canes throughout history, both for support and as a fashion statement. Women’s canes tend to have a smaller handle and shaft size to accommodate a woman’s smaller hand. Cane handles vary extremely widely, and are often custom-designed. Common handles include the traditional hook, or tourist, handle, ball, palm, derby, and fritz. There are also many ornamental handles available. Canes and walking sticks are of course a great help for people with a medical need, but they can also be enjoyed by anyone just looking for added comfort on long walks or hikes, and they can be a very unique touch of style and class for someone simply stepping out on the town.
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