Duro-Med Adjustable Multi-Color Small Base Quad Cane, Black
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Product Reviews of Duro-Med Adjustable Multi-Color Small Base Quad Cane, Black
Product Review: Solid Assist
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this cane for my mother. She would use a standard cane or a walker. Clearly she needed something in between that would help with balance and support without taking up space, like the walker.
Now she can walk to the communion rail with dignity. When balance gets off, she leans on this stable cane just enough to steady herself. I used to say, "You get tippy with a cane and I'm worried you will fall." Now, I worry a bit less. She uses it at home in addition to her handy walker for those short walks to the t.v. or phone.
When designing this cane, the stride of the user dictates that 2 of the supports extend further out than the others. This allows for walking without stumbling over base legs. When correctly attached, the angle of the handle facilitates use. Unfortunately, it creates a struggle when the right handed user needs to switch it to the left side. These longer legs stick out, the handle is backwards, and it is not as safe for the user.
Now, if only I could design a cane like this with a "reverse" switch!
Product Review: Stability : Wide side away from the body
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased a small base quad cane after back surgery to help me walk up the stairs. If you need a cane for walking up the stairs it is very important to get the cane with a small base so all four legs will fit onto a step.
I was taught how to use this cane in a rehabilitation facility. The cane is unstable if you use it the wrong way. The four leg base is not symmetrical. One one side two legs are spaced a little close together, on the other side a little more wide apart. It is very important to have the wide part AWAY from the body. The base can be switched based on whether you want to use right handed or left handed. This positioning makes a huge difference.
When the cane came from the factory it was set for the wrong hand, and if I did not have my lesson on stability I probably would have used it as is and would have been unhappy with stability of the cane. I hope this helps someone else!
Product Review: quad cane
Summary: 3 Stars
Cane was functional but legs were a little off....not all the same level so it was a little tippy.
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