Walking Sticks

Choosing The Right Quad Cane

When it comes to choosing a cane, there are so many options that it's easy to get confused! To avoid the hassle of having to wade through reading material on every type of cane out there, talk to your health care provider about the types of canes that are right for your individual needs. From there, the search for the right cane will be much easier, as you'll only have to learn about the various options available in the style or styles your doctor or chiropractor suggests. If he or she has suggested a quad cane, then you've come to the right place. Here you'll learn all about the various options available in this superior style of walking cane.

When it comes to walking canes, the quad is the ultimate in superior stability. If this is the style that you feel is right for you, based on the advice of your medical provider, then the first decision to make is whether you want a broad-based quad cane or a narrow-based quad cane. The difference in the two is simple: broad-based quads offer greater stability, while narrow-based quads are more lightweight. Which base style you choose is going to depend entirely on your personal preference and needs.

The next decision you'll need to make is whether you want a traditional quad, or one with features such as rolling wheels, adjustable heights, and folding bodies. Again, this decision is going to come down to your individual needs and preferences. A rolling quad cane provides all of the support of a quad, without needed to be picked up off the ground for walking -- most also come with a built-in braking system. An adjustable quad can be height adjusted to fit more than one person, and a folding quad is great for situations such as airplane travel. There are even quads available that combine one or more of these great options.

Once you've decided on the technical aspects of your quad, the rest of the decisions are fun! Quad canes come in as many different colors, patterns and materials as you can imagine, which is why this last decision is the funnest one of all! With all of the options available, you're sure to be able to find a quad that reflects your own personal style and personality. Heck, you might just have so much fun shopping that you'll end up with one for each day of the week! 

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