Hiking Pole (walking stick/cane) Treatment Report
Generic Name: Walking Stick/Cane
What is Hiking Pole?
A walking stick or cane is a tool used by many people to assist walking. It may be used to assist with balance, or to bear weight taking pressure off of muscles. There are many different styles to suit individual needs and preferences.
Reasons used & Efficacy
| Reasons used | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 6 | 0 | |||||
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 5 | 0 | |||||
| Other | 3 | 0 | |||||
| Imbalance when walking | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Difficulty walking | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Numbness, tingling, pins & needles (paresthesia) | 1 | 0 |
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Side Effects
Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other
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3 | 75% |
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Doctor's advice
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1 | 25% |
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Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼
Report created on November 23, 2009.