Canes: Proper Mechanics

I would love to just make  a comment about canes. They are used improperly from time to time and I hope this will help. Here my patient Albert is using his cane for a sore right hip. Albert is using it correctly in the hand of his strong side as the video below will note. Since Albert is right handed however, he has to fight the natural tendency to put the cane in his stronger right hand. It feels much better in the right hand of right handed patients, and left hand of left handed patients, no matter what side is injured. So when you see a friend or loved one with a cane, make sure it is in the proper hand for the injury they have.

Here Albert is demonstrating the cane in the wrong hand for a right hip problem. But he feels more confident with the cane on the right side, although wrong side. Since Albert was wearing a Giants hat, and they beat Phili tonight in the playoffs, how can I get mad at him. From the video below, you will learn that this cane is just alittle short also.

Congratulations Giants!! 6 to 5 winners tonight over Philadelphia in the 4th Game of the national league championship series. We are rooting for you!!

A Cane for Sitting

Harvy Quad Seat Cane - Black

The secret of movement that keeps people healthy in body and mind is greatly helped by wonderful devices such as the Harvy Quad seat cane that you can order at Target or Amazon. There are several versions, but the basic type allows prolonged rest when you begin to get symptoms. Many of my patients are able to function so much more with the use of these canes. Their whole personality can change to extreme happiness from depression, if their physical ailments have beat them down for too long. The one shown is lightweight to carry and holds up to 300 lbs. Think of the museums that could be conquered with the use of this device. Keep moving that body even if it is less than you want. Golden Rule of Foot: 1 Foot of Movement is better than none. Golden Rule of Foot: Move the Body, Strengthen the Brain.