My Neuro wants me to try walking sticks to get around instead of my hurrycane. Time to address my decline in balance and increase spasticity, I guess🙄
My doc sent me to EMS( outdoor sports store) to "try" a pair out. Have to admit physically I can see the benefits.I struggle mentally. I HATE feeling like I stick out like a sore thumb. Hard to let go of that small % of vanity I have left.
Researching on Amazon there are a lot of choices. Can anyone help make a recommendation? Your help is appreciated! Have a wonderful day
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I would get the Sminiker Professional walking canes/sticks .
That sounds like a great idea from your doc. Good luck
To wonder woman this is ssdw1958 I know it is hard when you need assistance with walking but I now use a rollator it's a walker with wheels, it also has hand breaks what is real good it has a seat so where you get tiered you can sit down. I know how you feel. I have to say about the poles watch out for the tips so they are not too sharp. Good luck.
WonderMom , I can't offer a suggestion as to which sticks to try. But I can empathize with the vanity thing. I've started using a cane nearly everywhere but home, since I never know when a muscle spasm may hit or my balance get a little off kilter. I admit that the cane makes me feel a little conspicuous and maybe less able. It isn't as easy an adjustment as I thought it would be. But when a spasms hits, I'm really grateful to have the support. The cane also reminds me to slow down my pace, which tends to return to a very fast pace if I'm not thinking about it, and that fast pace usually triggers spasms.
I imagine you will look very stately and regal with your new sticks and less bruised as you prevent falls.
Thanks for the vote of confidence. I recall when I first got a quad cane,I felt the same way. I banged that thing into everything,now that was conspicuous 😉. I decided to embrace it and glammed it up. I even strung Christmas lights on it. Then I graduated? To my hurrycane and felt less conspicuous .but that's how the MS pendulum goes I guess..?
Wheelchair to walker to quad cane to hurrycane to sticks.I just keep adding to my collection.
I have been using trekking poles, Black Diamond. They help me walk on pavements, ... and in the winter I can change the tips for the snow and ice. I had a PT from Finland who didn't want me to use a walker because I was bending over too much. My neuro and her sister in law with MS love them.
Those are actually the pair I "Test drove". They seemed nice.Do you have the fixed height or adjustable height? I was surprised how light weight they were.
Hi Wondermom, I hope you decide on some poles for walking. I have seriously thought about getting a pair too. I've looked on websites for suggestions and also videos on how to use them. Really good exercise and great for the upper body/core too. Good luck.
I use a rollator for long distance walking, a cane for short distances, walking poles when taking a walk in the park. The walking sticks take a little getting used to as far as rhythm goes. I use black diamond walking sticks from REI. They are expensive but light weight. They have different sizes depending on your height. It is better to use a walking aid than falling on your face or back.
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