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Walking sticks, how do you use yours ?

Up until recently I only used 1 walking stick, mainly for balance or to lean on when resting. I have now developed a weakness in my left leg and have had to start using 2 sticks to get around as left leg will not support me.
This led to me wondering about the different ways to use 2 sticks.
First I tried keeping 1 stick close to my left leg, thus bearing the weight on my left arm and moving second stick ahead. Then I tried moving both sticks forward keeping my weight on my good leg. Then leaning on the 2 sticks move my left leg forward with my body supported by both sticks and my good leg.
Has anyone any other suggestions for a 2 stick newbie ?
This led to me wondering about the different ways to use 2 sticks.
First I tried keeping 1 stick close to my left leg, thus bearing the weight on my left arm and moving second stick ahead. Then I tried moving both sticks forward keeping my weight on my good leg. Then leaning on the 2 sticks move my left leg forward with my body supported by both sticks and my good leg.
Has anyone any other suggestions for a 2 stick newbie ?
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Replies
TK
moving two sticks together or moving them individually are both valid techniques taught by physiotherapists, it really does depend on your individual needs and what you find comfortable. In reality people often use different techniques at different times. If you need some guidance your GP should make a physio referral for you, although we all know that waiting lists for an appointment can be horrendously long. Here is a link to the basic general info issued by the NHS: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/OP-103.15-Safety-information-leaflet-walking-sticks.pdf
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Jean
Jean Merrilees BSc MRCOT
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Think too, if there's a lot of weight bearing, or distance, or balance is poor, of buying a gutter wheeled walker e.g.a T *pr* Tr*j*
They have a hefty price tag, but I think my shoulders are worth it. I have removed the knee rests, as they are of no use to me.
I use a left handed stick when in my apartment and swing through two crutches when out n about sometimes weight-bearing sometimes not depends on pain level