What is Quad 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 | 34 | 13 | |
| Walking problems | 16 | 4 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 10 | 4 | |
| Improve mobility | 5 | 5 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | 0 | |
| General health | 2 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 19 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Quad Cane
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 1 | |
| Clumsiness | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Quad Cane
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
| Personal research | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Quad Cane
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 6 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 2 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 3 |
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