What is Walking Stick/Cane?
Category: Equipment
Most popular types: Walking cane/rubber tip Fashion Canes Adjustable Cane With Hand Support 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.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 1090 | 372 | |
| Improve mobility | 471 | 332 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 440 | 126 | |
| Walking problems | 193 | 53 | |
| Fatigue | 103 | 26 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 60 | 13 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 30 | |
| Mild | 85 | |
| None | 666 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Walking Stick/Cane
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain in shoulder(s) | 14 | |
| Back pain | 8 | |
| Social anxiety | 7 | |
| Falls | 5 | |
| Pain | 5 | |
| Joint pain in hands | 4 |
Why patients stopped taking Walking Stick/Cane
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 160 | |
| Did not seem to work | 75 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 43 | |
| Doctor's advice | 18 | |
| Side effects too severe | 9 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 4 | |
| Expense | 1 | |
| Personal research | 1 |
Duration
Currently using Walking Stick/Cane
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 2 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 13 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 204 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 35 | |
| 10 years or more | 54 |
Stopped using Walking Stick/Cane
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 23 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 52 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 53 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 49 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 76 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 32 | |
| 10 years or more | 15 |
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