What is AbleTip?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: 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.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improve mobility | 3 | 4 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 3 | 0 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 1 | 0 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | 0 | |
| Falls | 1 | 0 | |
| General health | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 4 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with AbleTip
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking AbleTip
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using AbleTip
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 |
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