The function of a walking stick is to increase the surface of support during walking to reduce the load that must be placed on the lower extremity or the skeletal structure of the body. The walking stick can generally reduce the weight on the affected lower extremity by 20% to 25% when used with the hand on the healthy side. It can share the load of the patient's feet and reduce the limp caused by muscle weakness in the lower extremity. Let us introduce in detail how to use the walking stick.
Here is the content list:
l When to use a walking stick
l walking stick material process
l Structure of the walking stick
l Classification of walking sticks
When to use a walking stick
For walking aids to help with mobility and avoid injury, we must pay attention to the timing and proper use of the walking stick. The timing of walking stick use includes.
1. Walking sticks should be useful when you need to improve your balance.
2. Walking sticks are helpful when you need to relieve joint pain
3. Walking sticks can be used when you are For light inflammation or weight-bearing of injured areas.
4. Walking sticks can provide auxiliary functions for weakened muscles.
5. Walking sticks are often used as a tool to explore the surrounding environment.
walking sticks material process
Most of the general walking sticks are made of wood, rattan, bamboo, or aluminum, and advanced walking sticks are made of carbon fiber. Although they're a variety of materials, all walking sticks must be light and flexible, so that you do not feel tired. When choosing a walking stick, also note that the weight-bearing properties of the walking stick material should also be particularly good.
Structure of the walking stick
The structure of a walking stick can be divided into a tip and a grip.
The "tip" of the walking stick
There is a "tip" at the bottom of the walking stick, and a good tip touches the ground and forms an angle that is comfortable for the user and is also non-slip. Regardless of the material of the walking stick, it is important to add non-slip pads to the parts in contact with the ground to avoid slippage.
The grip of the walking stick
The grip of the walking stick should not be too small, otherwise, it is not good for the user's hand joints; if your palms tend to sweat, avoid using plastic grips, soft Wooden or latex walking sticks are best to grip.
Classification of walking sticks
Walking sticks can be categorized according to the way they are used in hiking walking sticks and medical walking sticks.
Mountaineering walking sticks
Using a walking stick while hiking can reduce the pressure on your legs, save energy, speed up your hiking speed and, more importantly, protect your knee joints and reduce their wear and tear. In addition, because of the support of the walking stick, it can effectively maintain body balance and make hiking safer.
Medical walking sticks
These walking sticks have their name - "walking aids", and can be divided into the following three types according to the number of points of contact with the ground.
A general walking stick has only 1 point of contact with the ground, the advantage is dexterity. But because it provides less support and balance, it is only suitable for slower action.
The three-legged walking stick has 3 points of contact with the ground. Because of the large base area, it provides better support and stability than a normal walking stick. These walking sticks are especially suitable for uneven surfaces.
The four-legged walking stick has 4 points of contact with the ground. It is suitable for hemiplegic stroke patients at the beginning of their recovery, to increase walking stability. However, because the 4 points can form multiple planes, it is easy to cause wobbling and instability when the road surface is uneven, so it is recommended to use the four-legged walking stick indoors.
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