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Offset Handle Walking Cane
A cane with the grip directly above the shaft, so weight goes straight down and the wrist stays straight.
Why this one
Weight over the shaft
The grip sits directly above the shaft, so your weight goes straight down the cane rather than through a bend.
Kinder to the wrist
Keeps the wrist straighter, which matters if your hands or wrists are sore or you lean on the cane properly.
Better for arthritic hands
A broader, flatter grip spreads pressure across the palm instead of concentrating it.
Height set before you leave
Set so the top of the cane sits at the crease of your wrist, giving a 15 to 20 degree elbow bend.
Opposite hand
Use it in the hand opposite the weaker leg, moving forward with that leg. Most people get this wrong.
Check the tip
Add an ice grip tip for winter, and replace worn rubber tips, which are a common cause of slips.
About this product
A walking cane with an offset handle, which is the shape we recommend most often.
What offset means, and why it helps
On a traditional cane the handle curves out to one side of the shaft. Your hand, and therefore your weight, sits beside the shaft rather than over it.
An offset handle steps out and then back, so the grip sits directly above the shaft. Your weight goes straight down the cane rather than through a bend.
That does two things. The cane feels more stable, because the load is where the support is. And your wrist stays straighter, which matters a great deal if your hands or wrists are sore, or if you lean on the cane properly rather than just touching it down.
The grip
Offset handles are usually flatter and broader than a J handle, which spreads pressure across the palm rather than concentrating it. For anyone with arthritic hands, that is the difference between a cane you can use all day and one you cannot.
Set the height before you use it
Stand upright in your usual shoes with your arms hanging relaxed. The top of the cane should sit at the crease of your wrist. Your elbow will then bend about 15 to 20 degrees.
Too tall and your shoulder hunches. Too short and you lean forward, which puts your weight in front of your feet, and that is how people fall. We set it before you leave.
And use it in the right hand
The cane goes in the hand opposite the weaker or painful leg, and moves forward at the same time as that leg.
Almost everyone gets this wrong at first. Using it on the same side gives very little support and can make your gait worse.
Worth adding
An ice grip tip that flips down over the rubber is the most useful thing you can buy between December and March. And check the rubber tip regularly, since a worn tip is a common cause of slips and costs very little to replace.
If one cane is not enough
If you find yourself needing more support than a single point gives, ask about a quad cane, which stands on four feet, or a walker or rollator.
Product Specifications
| Type | Walking cane, offset handle |
|---|---|
| Handle | Offset, placing the grip directly over the shaft |
| Particularly suits | Sore wrists, arthritic hands, and anyone who leans on the cane rather than touching it down |
| Height setting | Top of the cane at the crease of the wrist, with a 15 to 20 degree elbow bend |
| Which hand | Opposite the weaker or painful leg, moving forward with that leg |
| Worth adding | An ice grip tip for winter, and a spare rubber tip |
| If you need more support | Ask about a quad cane, which stands on four feet, or a walker |
Details
| Item code | 24001612 |
|---|---|
| Category | Canes & Crutches |
| Unit | Unit |
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