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Walking Stick/Cane Treatment Report

Category: Equipment

Generic Name: Walking Stick/Cane

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72 patient evaluations for Walking Stick/Cane

Tom M

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

ALS: 5 yrs

Bi-Pap Wheelchair

Bulbar: none

Arms: moderate

Chest: moderate

Legs: severe
by Tom M
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**Purposes:** Improve mobility and Balance problems *(Started May 01, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Improve mobility Perceived effectiveness	Balance problems Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
May 01, 2011	All the time (24/7)	Moderate	Major	None	Always	A little

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the_lorelei

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

MS: 15 yrs

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate
by the_lorelei
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**Purpose:** Improve mobility *(Started Oct 26, 2009)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Apr 12, 2011	As needed	Moderate	None	Usually	Not at all

Date: Apr 12, 2011
Advice & Tips: Sometimes it makes navigating icy sidewalks more difficult or accidentally tripping others happen more often. However, it helps tremendously to have something to lean on when I need to stand often. I don't fall nearly as much anymore.

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pjohns

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

MS: 22 yrs

Mentor

Type: Secondary Progressive

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Mild

Cognition: mild

Vision: mild

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: mild

Walking: mild
by pjohns
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**Purpose:** Balance problems *(Started Apr 28, 2009)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Mar 28, 2011		Major	None	Always	Not at all
Mar 09, 2011	Daily	Major	None	Usually	Somewhat

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zigzag

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

MS: 35 yrs

Mentor

Type: Secondary Progressive

Relapse: Severe

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: None

Cognition: mild

Vision: none

Speech: none

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: none

Walking: mild
by zigzag
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**Purpose:** Balance problems *(Started Jan 01, 1998)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Dec 18, 2010	Daily	None	None	Never	Not at all

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Peanut Butter

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

MS: 26 yrs

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate
by Peanut Butter
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**Purpose:** Balance problems *(Started Jun 01, 2004)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Sep 18, 2010	All the time (24/7)	Major	None	Always	Very

Date: Sep 18, 2010
Advice & Tips: I strongly resisted giving in to using a cane until my MD asked me to try it for one week and do an honest evaluation. I realized at the end of that time that I had more energy at the end of the day. I think this is because I was using a great deal of energy just trying to keep my balance. I also think that I resisted because it represented my failure to "be normal"

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psyclops

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Bipolar II

Depression: 1

Mania: 0

Emotional: 1

Anxiety: 1

Compulsion: 0

External Stress: Moderate

Rx Therapy

52 F

Function: High

Distress: Low
by psyclops
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**Purpose:** Walking problems *(Started Nov 25, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Aug 30, 2010	Daily	Moderate	Mild	Usually	Somewhat

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karilou

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

MS: 21 yrs

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: mild

Vision: mild

Speech: mild

Swallowing: mild

Upper limb: mild

Walking: severe
by karilou
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**Purpose:** Stiffness/Spasticity *(Started May 27, 2000)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jul 20, 2010	As needed	None	None	Usually	Not at all

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Marshview

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

Parkinson's: 7 yrs

Hoehn-Yahr 3 Type: Parkinson's disease On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild
by Marshview
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**Purpose:** Parkinson's Disease *(Started Apr 15, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jul 09, 2010	As needed	Major	None	Always	A little
Mar 03, 2010	As needed	Moderate	None	Sometimes	Not at all
Sep 06, 2009	As needed	Moderate	None	Usually	Not at all
Jun 20, 2009	As needed	Moderate	None	Usually	Not at all
Apr 26, 2009	As needed	Moderate	Mild	Usually	Not at all
Jan 07, 2009	As needed	Slight	None	Sometimes	A little
Dec 06, 2008	As needed	Moderate	None	Usually	Not at all
Nov 18, 2008	As needed	Moderate	None	Sometimes	Not at all

Side effects:: Tired arms

Date: Jul 09, 2010
Advice & Tips: Don't be ashamed to use your cane. It sure makes walking such a chore.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Mar 03, 2010
Advice & Tips: About 1 month ago, I tried using a telescopic walking staff. It is about 4-5 feet high. I am able to walk fully erect without bending over (like with my cane). I believe that I walk better. I have also been using my staff/cane less as my symptoms are currently under control.

Date: Sep 06, 2009
Advice & Tips: My walking is jerky at times. I tire easily after a short distance. Without the cane, I would walk VERY slowly.

Date: Jun 20, 2009
Advice & Tips: I walk very slowly. I have learned to use my cane like a Gondola pole. I use it to push /propel me foward. This helps me walk a bit faster.

Date: Dec 06, 2008
Advice & Tips: I use my cane on my "pff periods" when my legs just don't want to cooperate. I use the cane to prevent from staggering. Also, I use the cane to push me forward.

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wysiwyg

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

MS: 25 yrs

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: mild

Swallowing: mild

Upper limb: mild

Walking: moderate
by wysiwyg
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**Purpose:** Imbalance when walking *(Started Jan 19, 1994)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jun 25, 2010	12 hr Daily	Major	None	Always	Not at all
Jan 19, 2009	12 hr Daily	Major	None	Always	Not at all

Date: Jun 25, 2010
Advice & Tips: Use my cane always when going out...and sometimes in the house when I am tired, wobbly.

Date: Jan 19, 2009
Advice & Tips: Uhhh...this is pretty much a necessity for me!

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JnSma6

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

MS: 15 yrs

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: mild

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate
by JnSma6
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**Purposes:** Stiffness/Spasticity and Balance problems *(Started May 08, 2010)*
Date	Dosage	Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness	Balance problems Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jun 09, 2010	As needed	Major	Major	None	Sometimes	A little

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