Its main characteristics are the following:
- Tube material: aluminum
- Handle material: rubber
- Length: 84-94 cm
- Folds into 4 parts. Folded measure: 30 cm
- Weight: 0.320 Kg
- Maximum weight: 100 kg
- Includes plastic case and wrist strap
- Diameter of the tip: 19 mm.
The cane is a technical aid for mobility. It serves to facilitate walking, increasing stability, and reducing fatigue or load when walking on the lower extremities, since it allows the weight of the affected leg to be unloaded. The use of the cane allows the user to maintain independence to move and helps to have a good, dynamic and active quality of life.
For the cane to fulfill its purpose, it is necessary to make good use of it. For this, it is necessary to take into account the following:
- The grip on the handle of the cane must be adequate. The user must feel comfortable and secure in the support of the hand, choosing the handle that best suits their needs.
- The measurement should be from the wrist to the floor in a vertical position. In other words, the optimal height is the one from the greater trochanter to the ground.
In addition, we must check the condition of the support point frequently, since once the rubber begins to wear, the risk of falling increases and the cane loses grip and, therefore, stability
