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Brand Names:
AbleTip, Adjustable Cane With Hand Support, Arm canes, Canadian crutch, Fashion Canes, Folding Cane, Forearm crutches, Hiking Pole, Keen Mobility Cane, Made by me, Offset Walking Stick, Orthotic Mobility Sure Step, Quad Cane, Staff, Standard Crutch, Tracks Walking Stick, Walking cane/rubber tip
What is Walking Stick/Cane? 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 Taken
23 patients in the community are using or have used Walking Stick/Cane.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Mobility | 7 | 30% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 3 | 13% |
| Balance problems | 2 | 8% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 2 | 8% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 4% |
| Other | 1 | 4% |
Duration
How long current patients have been using Walking Stick/Cane or how long patients were using Walking Stick/Cane before stopping.
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 4 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Moderate | 50% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Slight | 50% | 1 |
Treat Parkinson's
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 25% | 1 |
| None | 75% | 3 |
Top reported side-effects include: Back pain, Pain, some uncoordination with use
Summary results are based on 4 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 4)
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- jntdsn
- Mouth/throat: none
- Arms: mild
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
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by jntdsn
Aug 18, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Balance problems
- See full evaluation
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- NPRNewsman
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: mild
- Chest: none
- Legs: mild
- See profile
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by NPRNewsman
Aug 20, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Mobility
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks