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Enjoy a Lighted Walking Cane! It's Much Safer!

Allow this walking cane to help with your balance and use the beam to light the way! A lighted walking cane solves two problems at once! No more fumbling around dark stairways or poorly lighted hallways.

Put safety first! And be sure to read the information about proper use of a cane at the bottom of this page. Keep scrolling!

These canes make excellent gifts!

Mabis Healthcare PathLighter Lighted Safety Cane

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Pathlighter Lighted Safety Cane

Pathlighter Lighted Safety Cane

Amazon Price: $28.99 (as of 02/15/2012)Buy Now

NEW! The Arcoa PathLighter Cane offers a new level of safety and comfort. This lighted safety cane provides exceptional support with its traditional offset-handle design, while a built-in Xenon light brightly illuminates the user's path and surroundings. The cane can be disassembled for easy transport or storage. Also features a comfortable wear-resistant foam handgrip. Requires three (3) AA batteries (not included). Offset handle cane design. Available in 36" length.

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How to Hold and Use a Cane or Walking Stick


How to Hold and Use a Cane or Walking Stick Correctly
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It doesn't matter if you have an injury, or just a painful leg. Using a cane could be necessary and helpful. You should know how to use one properly. A properly used cane can help releive strain and risk of falling.
Steps
  1. Choose the correct type of cane for you. There are five main types, and they are listed here in the order you should use them depending on your weight or pain.
    • cane
    • quadripod
    • crutch
    • pick up frame
    • wheelie frame

  2. Make sure the cane is the correct height for you. Generally, the height of the cane should come to your wrist when you are standing still and straight.
  3. Use your cane in the hand that is opposite of the side of your pain. For example, if you have a pain in your right leg, use the cane in your left hand.
  4. Make sure the grips and stoppers on the bottom of the cane are not worn or broken. Get someone to help you replace them if they are.
  5. Consider the functionality of the cane, not only its appearance.
  6. Select from the various styles of canes by considering the stability each offers.
  7. Choose a cane that is light.
  8. To select the proper length for a cane, stand up straight with your shoes on and arms at your sides. The top of the cane should reach the crease on the under side of your wrist.
  9. If the cane is a proper fit, your elbow will be flexed 15-20 degrees when you hold the cane while standing.
  10. Choose an adjustable cane if you plan to wear different styles of shoes.
  11. Make sure you have a good grip of the cane and that the fingers and thumb do not overlap.
  12. Shift as much weight to the cane as necessary.
  13. Make sure that the tip of the cane is in good condition and that it is replaceable.
  14. When ascending stairs, step first with your unaffected leg, placing your foot on the next stair up from where you are, then bring the cane and the affected leg up by straightening that unaffected leg
  15. When descending stairs, step first with the affected leg and cane at the same time and lower yourself slowly by bending your unaffected leg's knee until the stick and your affected legs foot are in firm contact with the next stair down, then bring your unaffected leg down to the same stair


Read the rest of this article at How to Hold and Use a Cane or Walking Stick Correctly

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