Hands

[gillimac]

I have arthritis in my hands and I am finding it increasingly hard to use my walking stick.Any suggestions? Thanks

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Leki make titanium walking sticks that are engineered to be ergonomic, including the head. They are made for trekkers and hikers but I find them incredibly light and comfortable as welll as very, very strong.. The "head" which you rest in the palm of your hand does not require a "grip" to control. The sticks swing forward and back naturally, with a loose adjustable wrist strap so you can't drop them. This avoids arm and shoulder twisting. You should use two: this will keep your posture even and the sticks will be light and easy this way. They are fully length adjustable with a easy to flick up catch (ie. you can reduce them to less than 3 feet long when not in use, as well as get them the perfect ergonomic length for your height),, and the feet are titanium spikes, over which you can slip rubber covers if you wish (best for indoors and pavements!). Mine are 4 years old and as good as the day I bought them. They are not cheap (about £40 each), but in my view worth every penny in improved comfort and easier walking. Search on the web for stockists, which will be hiking and outdoor clothing shops. The model is LEKI KHUMBU. Good luck.

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Hello

I have seen a walking stick in the past that had a long handle set at ninety degrees to the stick itself, the handle was set at right angles so you could hold the handle and your elbow would direct and support the hand, all I can suggest is that you contact the doctor for a visit with an occupational therapist.

With this type of stick your hand is supported by the elbow, the elbow is supported by the end of the handle, this evens out the weight of arms and hand.

It is not a crutch,it is much smaller at the hight of a walking stick

All the best

BOB

[johnsmith]

How are you using your walking stick? What is the purpose of the walking stick? These sound like silly questions but are important. A walking stick shoud be held very lightly the lighter the better. The tighter the grip the weaker the legs become. (Spinal reflexes)

Experiment on yourself and see how the grip tightness affects your walking.

Light pressure of the palm on the handle gives feedback which aids walking balance.

Arthritis in the hands can be helped by loosing the muscles in the forearm. A good masseur will know which forearm muscles will need working on.

[gillimac]

Thank you all for takingmthe time to answef ny question (even if I did askmit twice)!!!

Its certainty give me ons or two optiond to consider. Take care allxx please excuse the typing!!!