A telescopic walking pole (with T handle) will be long enough and expect most outdoor shops will stock them. They tend to be made out of aircraft aluminium and are incredibly strong and light.
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Poles are good because you can get your hand to shoulder high and stoop less
After the visit from my ot and physiotherapist I’m now getting someone to come to my home and put things in place to help me around the house. But once again it’s accepting the advice and letting them fit any aids they think appropriate eg grab rails in the bathroom and hand rails for the outside.
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They will offer advice, but it is up to you what actually happens
Mick
I love my two sticks, I can get quite a race on with both of them and a back support. Only this afternoon I strolled up the village in the sunshine after a trying morning. Ten yards away from my bungalow my left leg packed in, if I hadn’t had my stick ready I would have gone splat on the floor. I also find that the stick is sometimes the only way I can open a shop door, ram the stick in it to keep it open and then get me inside. By that time, someone is usually holding the door open anyway but they wouldn’t bother if I didn’t have the stick with me. It informs people that you are not 100%, since I have had my stick, then sticks then other bits and bobs, grip gloves, wrist support you name it, I have never come across anyone who hasn’t wanted to help. When I was struggling before the sticks, I just got stuck in doorways or fell over. Not a cool look! Just remembered, the only thing that helps the whole package work is the mixture of loose coat with big square pockets so I can hold two sticks with one hand and reach into the pocket for a key or cash easily, also for me a light strap over bag which doesn’t dangle and pull you over is essential.
Smart Crutches vs NHS Crutches
I’m thinking of up grading my NHS crutches to Smart Crutches Black smartCRUTCH™ we do Powerful Black crutches
but I’m a bit worried about the price - are they worth it?
They seemed to be designed for folk with weak hands, so your weight is distributed onto your forearms.
I am also concerned that they have some moveable parts, which might need repair or replacing -
so I wonder how long they would last?
They look nice, but I’m not sure.
Has anyone got them?? Or tried them out??
I used to use https://coolcrutches.com/ They worked fine for me, and lasted well. Definitely look better and feel better than NHS crutches. They have padded grips so you aren’t gripping hard plastic. Similar price to Smart Crutches. But thee are loads of companies around that make different styles and types of crutch.
Sue
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Back from my holidays the stick worked a treat now starting to use it when I go to the shops.
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Quick up date been using the stick now for a good few weeks and it’s saved me on more than one occasion from falling over …So it’s safe to say that me and my stick can look forward to a long future together.
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Good to know Neil. A stick is not the embarrassment you thought it would be. Walking aids are a boon to our lives.
Sue
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