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Brand Names:
AbleTip, Adjustable Cane With Hand Support, Arm canes, Blind cane, Canadian crutch, Fashion Canes, Folding Cane, Forearm crutches, Hiking Pole, Keen Mobility Cane, Made by me, Offset Walking Stick, Orthotic Mobility Sure Step, Quad Cane, Staff, Standard Crutch, Tracks Walking Stick, Walking cane/rubber tip
What is Walking Stick/Cane? A walking stick or cane is a tool used by many people to assist walking. It may be used to assist with balance, or to bear weight taking pressure off of muscles. There are many different styles to suit individual needs and preferences.
Reasons Taken
101 patients in the community are using or have used Walking Stick/Cane.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 31 | 30% |
| Balance problems | 23 | 22% |
| Mobility | 9 | 8% |
| Fatigue | 8 | 7% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 7 | 6% |
| General health | 5 | 4% |
| Difficulty walking | 3 | 2% |
| Foot drop | 2 | 1% |
| disease-related symptoms | 2 | 1% |
| Weakness in legs | 2 | 1% |
| Slow my ALS progress | 2 | 1% |
| Atrophy, calf muscle | 1 | <1% |
Duration
How long current patients have been using Walking Stick/Cane or how long patients were using Walking Stick/Cane before stopping.
How Long Current Patients Have Been Using Walking Stick/Cane
How Long Patients Used Walking Stick/Cane Before Stopping
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 7 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 60% | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 20% | 1 |
| Slight | 20% | 1 |
Balance problems
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 14% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 29% | 2 |
| None | 57% | 4 |
Top reported side-effects include: Back pain, some uncoordination with use, Pain
Summary results are based on 7 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 7)
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- Soli Deo Gloria
- Sex: M
- Mouth/throat: none
- Arms: none
- Chest: none
- Legs: mild
- Type: Upper Motor Neuron
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by Soli Deo Gloria
Aug 20, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsMild
- Mobility
- Advice/Tips
- If you can still get a way with using a cane to get around, I reccomend it.
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0 helpful marks
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- ALS Boy
- Sex: M
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: none
- Legs: moderate
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by ALS Boy
Oct 18, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- Balance problems
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0 helpful marks