HOW TO Walk with a CANE safely and easily | Fit, Use and More Tips

[@tyslink]

Thank you for posting this...I woke up yesterday with horrible gout pain in my foot/ankle and it's even worse today, so I ordered a same day delivery cane this morning and just got it....turned out I had no idea how to properly use a cane!? It felt really awkward the way I was doing it so figured I would just google it and this video came up and yep, sure enough I was using it wrong....had it on the same side as my ailing foot. Moved over to the opposite side and after a few practice steps it felt so much better than no cane. So thanks again!

[@JoyL351]

Just started using a cane for hip pain. I've watched numerous how-to videos, and this one is, by far, the best. Thank you!

[@chaplainsoffice6907]

As a retired clinical health care chaplain I thank you for your instructions for using the cane safety.

[@tracyjansen1488]

Thank you for the comprehensive and thoughtful video

[@autumn2045]

I wasn’t able to get a cane from my doctors, as getting one was too expensive, and I had to get mine second hand, so no one taught me how to use it.This video was very helpful, as there were a few things I was doing wrong, so thank you for making it

[@jacklee1778]

stop by a Goodwill store they have really great stuff small prices . Most of the time they have a bunch of canes .My PHY Therapist only recommended using the cane with a handle leaning over simple nothing fancy or with two or more legs on it . Worked the best for me using the one leg helped my balance to develop more a faster .Knee replacement was very painful deal but in 4 weeks i was doing good .

[@wendyvelez2969]

Yes, very helpful.

[@miltonbaumgardner3325]

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[@Eloho-Inibi]

I got mine from amazon It’s cheap on amazon

[@lindamorris7332]

Some community centers let you borrow them. They log you out and you have it for a certain amount of time but they will allow you to Log in for longer

[@katharinewright5383]

This is such a helpful and well-organized video. Any time I would question something in my mind, the explanation was right on the heels of my question. Thanks for a clear, comprehensive instructive video.

[@Linda-pm4kh]

Very detailed information and demonstration about canes. Perfect for beginners looking to buy and use a cane. Thank you so much for your help!

[@meandcadasil7093]

Beth, what an excellent video! Great, straight-forward presentation style; talking speed is just right - not fast; explanations of the pros and cons of each cane type is very useful; easy to follow and understand with very helpful front on and side views of walking styles, especially when turning a corner. I have both the offset cane with the small mini-quad foot and moulded ergonomic handle, and the standard straight cane with a smaller moulded handle - neither are moulded with finger placement curves. I generally use the straight cane inside our small apartment and the offset when I am outside. I had been using the offset for several months before I discovered the height tip of the handle aligning with the wrist crease. Thanks for this very constructive video. As someone who has had multiple strokes, I’ll be sure to look at some of your others. Regards, the cadasilvlogbloke.

[@kenna-rae8145]

I CAN'T WAIT TO USE MY CANE!!!! I HAVE BEEN ON CRUTCHES SINCE JANUARY 7TH ! I AM PRACTICING NOW BY WATCHING THIS VIDEO THANK Y'ALL SO MUCH 💜 🫶 🙌 🙏

[@PortiaAnderson-ot9qi]

❤BLESS YOU ! I just got my first Cain today. After I feel in front of lunch line. A Angle gave me a BEAUTIFUL Cain. ASASP I watched ur video. Bless you. Going for no Anxiety!

[@julieseier4201]

I have a cane for me but I bought a new quad. I love it is more steady for me in using it it helps

[@FrancesPennacchia-ci9xo]

I have been told a few times that I should be using a cane. But I’ve tried and tried and could never master using one. But you have made it so clear how. Thank yo 0:06 u.

[@julieseier4201]

I do mine in the right leg it helps me on it

[@julieseier4201]

You can on the left leg

[@pathoward2940]

Thank you. I have a sudden GOUT attack & can't put any pressure/weight on my left foot. This video was very helpful.

[@tyslink]

This is literally what I woke up with yesterday in my left foot/ankle and it's even worse today...have never had gout before and I'm in my mid-40s, but my god is it painful! Grabbed the first cane I could find only to realize I had no idea how to properly use one...this video was a big help!

[@ashexs]

thank you for this accessible and informative video. it is so helpful

[@julieseier4201]

I have one for me it helps me on it but you cane use it as weapon if you need it I love it it helps in being steady so I don't fall down

[@patticampbell5181]

Thank You. This is just what I needed

[@annieyue9184]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@richlovin2173]

Very well done video!!!

[@elizabethharvester6111]

Thank you for this! I just started using a cane and was totally using it wrong!

[@HalloweenFreak31]

Ty so much for this video. Really helps out. I recently hurt my left foot and been on a cane.

[@mayragmartorell15]

Thank you

[@sudhadayal6058]

Very helpful. Thanks a lot

[@evelynthompson5002]

❤ Excellent Torial THANK YOU

[@SS11660]

Did i miss it. Where to purchase quad tip?

[@ifeyinwaonubogu2014]

Thank you so much.

[@jupamoers]

What do you do, when both legs are effected due to a spinal injury?

[@julieseier4201]

You just have to take care of it and on the cane in walking go slow in learning it

[@hananwakil4278]

Could you please show us how to go upstairs and dowen with the cane

[@julieseier4201]

It does on stairs for me

[@julieseier4201]

Which is better to use from not falling and I need it stabilizing

[@MovementFunction]

The assistive device with the greatest stability is the front wheel walker, which I cover in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX-pY4mlgcuJi5o

[@julieseier4201]

And getting around makes it better

[@zenaidaa2862]

Dami in man😊

[@dynomiiiiite]

Thank you so much for this video; I just stared using a cane and I was using it incorrectly.

[@buffalo5952]

I'm left-handed - I tried using a cane on my right side but it seemed awkward...

[@julieseier4201]

And grab bars do help us in walking and railing

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

I’ve been using my cane every day. And it’s causing me a lot of tendinitis in my wrist. I was hoping you would address hand position. When I use the cane held like you are doing, I get very bad tendinitis in my wrist. Is there an alternate way to hold the cane? Thank you very much!!!

[@HooksBill]

90% of people are holding the cane backwards. Just like in this video.

[@dracozny]

I'm not sure I agree based on the location of the wrist strap.

[@anthonyespinoza495]

0:19

[@tarablesister3889]

Gate is not correct. It's GAIT. It's hard to trust someone telling me how to use a cane to help me with my gait when it's spelled incorrectly.

[@MovementFunction]

You are correct that gait is spelled 'gait' and I did not spell gait as 'gate' anywhere in this video. I have no idea where you saw 'gate'. The only thing I can imagine is in the subtitles, which are created by youtube, not me.

[@julieseier4201]

Can you do it on ice without falling

[@MovementFunction]

The cane will help with stability but will not prevent a fall on ice.

[@julieseier4201]

But it helps for ever little bit you need it in different situation

[@anthonyespinoza495]

That's an old one 0:53