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Adjusting the height. to fit your cane to your height, stand up as straight as you comfortably can with your shoulders relaxed and your hands down at your sides. the handle of your cane should line up with the crease of your wrist. ask someone to measure the distance from your wrist to the floor. Going down stairs with a quad cane. hold onto the handrail, hold your cane in your free hand. stand on the stronger (unaffected) leg. so, if your right leg is stronger, put your weight on that leg. move the cane down to the next step below you. then move the affected leg down to the step the cane is now balancing on. 1. for beginners. hold your cane in the hand that’s opposite the side that needs support. position the cane slightly to the side and about 2 inches forward. move your cane forward at the same. To walk with a quad cane, follow these simple steps. hold the cane in one hand. if one leg is weak, hold the cane in the hand opposite the weak leg. advance the quad cane forward about one arm's length. be sure all four legs of the quad cane contact the floor to prevent tipping. step forward with the weak leg.
1. for beginners. hold your cane in the hand that’s opposite the side that needs support. position the cane slightly to the side and about 2 inches forward. move your cane forward at the same. To walk with a quad cane, follow these simple steps. hold the cane in one hand. if one leg is weak, hold the cane in the hand opposite the weak leg. advance the quad cane forward about one arm's length. be sure all four legs of the quad cane contact the floor to prevent tipping. step forward with the weak leg. Most people do well with a cane that has a single tip. a quad cane, which has four tips, provides a broader base of support. but that type of cane can be heavier and more cumbersome to use. quad canes may help lower the risk of falls in people who are recovering from a stroke. Initiating the step:** take a step with your weaker or injured leg first, followed by your stronger leg. as you step forward, shift your weight onto the cane and your stronger leg. avoid leaning heavily on the cane and maintain an even stride. **4. gait rhythm:** coordinate your cane movement with your steps.
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