How to Choose a Cane
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Round Handle Cane
Cane Basics
• Round Handle or Standard canes have a
rounded crook handle.
• Straight-handle canes, or T-Handle canes, are
used if the users hand is weak.
• Quad Canes are lightweight canes with 3 or
4 short legs. These legs give you the most
support. Large Base Quad Canes provide a
larger base providing more support. A Small
Base Quad Cane has a smaller base, but gives
more support than a standard cane. Generally,
a Small-Base Quad Cane fits on an average
depth stair.
Offset Cane
"T" Handle Cane
Folding Cane
Checking The Fit
Similar to other mobility aids, the cane handle should be at the same level
as the senior's wrist when they are standing and their arm is at their side.
To measure this height:
1. Have the senior wear their regular shoes
2. Have them stand by a wall or chair for support
3. H
ave them put the hand they will use the cane with by their side.
Someone may need to support them depending on their balance.
4. M
easure from the ground to the crease of their wrist. This should be the
handle height of the cane.
5. C
heck your elbow bend. With the cane in your hand, your elbow should
bend at a comfortable angle, about 15 degrees. You might bend your
elbow slightly more if you're primarily using the cane for balance.
6. This is a starting point as some elderly may want the handle higher or
lower based on personal preference (usually within 1 inch).
If your cane is too long, you'll need to work harder to pick it up and move
it. If your cane is too short, you might lean to one side — which can throw
you off balance.
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Large Base Quad Cane
Small Base Quad Cane
Selecting A Grip
Generally, choosing a grip is a matter of
personal preference. Consider a foam
grip or a grip that's shaped to fit your
hand. If you have trouble grasping with
Gel Grip
your fingers — because of arthritis or
other joint pains — you might prefer a
larger grip.
Choosing the correct grip will relieve
unnecessary stress on your joints and
help prevent joint deformities. Numbness
Wood T-Handle Grip
or pain in your hand or fingers might
signal that your cane's grip isn't a good fit
for your hand. Your physical therapist can
help you choose the best grip for your
particular situation.
Palm Grip
Silicone Glow Grip
Ortho-K
Rotating Grip