The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #76126 Message #1346051
Posted By: Kaleea
03-Dec-04 - 03:16 AM
Thread Name: BS: walking with a cane - how?
Subject: RE: BS: walking with a cane - how?
TO USE A CANE: (I believe the actual question, no?) if your left leg is indisposed & somewhat off duty, step on your right foot, then plant the cane on the ground at the same time as your left foot. Repeat as needed. Some have to use the hand on the same side as the boo-booed leg/foot. Some folks find that a straight stick with no rounded handle is easier to hang on to. You just have to do it for a while before it really seems non-clumsy. Get better soon!