What is Folding Cane?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 25 | 5 | |
| Improve mobility | 11 | 1 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 9 | 0 | |
| Weakness in leg(s) | 8 | 0 | |
| Fatigue | 7 | 1 | |
| Walking problems | 4 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 8 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Folding Cane
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shame | 2 | |
| Joint pain in elbow | 1 | |
| Joint pain in hands | 1 | |
| Memory problems | 1 | |
| Pain in left leg | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Folding Cane
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 |
Duration
Stopped using Folding Cane
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 2 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 2 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 3 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
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