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patricksmate
13 Apr 2012 at 2:43PM
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Hello everyone

As someone whose balance is rapidly deteriorating, I am finding a traditional walking stick is not supporting me in any way and I stumble over one hundred times a day. I am having regular physio but it still isn't working.

I have been thinking about using either two sticks, crutches or a rollator to give me more stability.  Which walking aid works best for you?

Patricksmate

tabitha1
13 Apr 2012 at 3:15PM
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I'm in the same situation as you Patricksmate and will be interested in the responses to this topic, I hope you find some that's works for you.

rmdo92
14 Apr 2012 at 7:56AM
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I have been in the samish state for more then 3 years, want I do is every time I move I work out want I need to safely.

Working this way has kept me out of a wheelchair full time. (I use a powerchair as I can not really bend my left arm)

you need to try them all, the physio want you to keep walking unaided. My physio was happy how I have ended up using aids.

Want you need to uses at 9am on a monday morning may not be the same as you need at by 5pm on friday.

2 sticks is very hard and I still get in a mess trying to do it after 2 years. also I have not yet worked out how to use 2 sticks and take a cup of tea to my desk yet, so I normally you my powerchair to get my tea.

 

Roger

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