Most Popular Brands: Walking cane/rubber tip, Quad Cane, Hiking Pole (Show all)
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 | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility | 15 |
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2 | |||
| Other | 6 |
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2 | ||||
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 5 | 0 | |||||
| Balance problems | 4 |
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1 | ||||
| instability | 3 |
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1 | ||||
| Treat Parkinson's | 3 |
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2 |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other
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1 | 100% |
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Report created on November 20, 2009.