What is Adjustable Cane With Hand Support?
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 including adjustable canes with hand support.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 48 | 63 | |
| Improve mobility | 35 | 11 | |
| Loss of coordination | 14 | 0 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 14 | 49 | |
| Walking problems | 6 | 5 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 4 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 64 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Adjustable Cane With Hand Support
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Car accident | 1 | |
| Falls | 1 | |
| None | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Pain in shoulder(s) | 1 | |
| Poor posture | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Adjustable Cane With Hand Support
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 3 | |
| Other | 3 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Adjustable Cane With Hand Support
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 3 |
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