What do you know about a walking stick?
Seniors in Canada and the U.S. register in large numbers for a course martial art called Can Fu. This is a self defense course that uses only walking cane. It made me reflect on the simple device of assistance that has become an integral part of life for many seniors.
Who needs a walking stick? There are two types of people I can think of. Those who were injured or sore feet, legs or knees because of arthritis and need external support. Those, because of age (wear and tear) have lost the balance of the process and require a third leg to support so to speak. Why does not anyone use them? Well the most obvious reason is important to support and contribute to your balance when walking when we get old. Its use allows mental comfort, a sense of self-confidence, dignity, style, prestige and so on too. The appropriate use of sticks Walking will improve balance and prevent falls, which are expensive.
Walking sticks can be used to escape the dogs, picking up trash (as aid) for drying clothes on a clothesline to save a person in a state of shock and so on. At the appropriate time if you remember that you can put to use in different uses unusual.
Walking sticks come in all shades, shapes, colors and hues. They are usually made of wood such as pine, pink, or ebony. Some are fully covered by leather sheath to protect the wood and adding elegance. foot aluminum poles are also in vogue. In general, bats have a tip rubber or metal end to the company. If you like the ticking noise when you walk alone and if this gives you some confidence and comfort that you prefer metal tip. Otherwise rubber tip that is what is silent. The handle provides a firm grip by hand. The form of decorative fancy of the party handle of a walking stick depends only on the imagination of the manufacturer and your tastes.
Apart from some standard sticks we get specials like sticks or canes folding multipurpose. Like a folding umbrella, you can fill paste it into your briefcase while you travel. Pliable poles are also adjustable along its entire length. Sticks that come with a torch (LED based) at the handle, which acts like a vibrating massage or structure alarm are available. The light source is useful if you walk off in a dark street. The alarm sound can be disabled if you are appeal.
Whether we go in standard canes that are simply functional and very fashionable, it is imperative that they are Strong, sturdy and unbreakable. The design must take care of the ergonomics and the use of the stick by itself should not add to fatigue.
When you buy a walking stick, to ensure that the height (length) is OK. Although it is possible to shorten the stick by cutting the tip, it is not possible to increase the length. So we need to keep this in mind when we present of a cane. When we use a stick we need to put weight on the affected leg.
Walking sticks do not cost the earth. Both those produced locally and imported available. Household products costing from Rs 180 to Rs 300. imported parts start at Rs 450. Folding imports can cost even Rs 650. I know a store that stocks almost a full range of assistive devices for elderly and disabled (and not just sticks) is Sayani Surgicals, Hyderabad. They have branches too. Both retail customers and wholesale are encouraged. Many hospitals, NGOs concerned with disability, Seniors' organizations are among the prominent guests of Sayani. They offer substantial discounts to seniors with valid ID cards.
Does anyone know where the courts as may be conducted at Fu Hyderabad or India?
Dr P Vyasamoorthy Retired Librarian turned Information Consultant. Specialist in providing Information to Senior Citizens who are Indians or Indians living abroad. Moderates a Web group for Senior Citizens in India for the past 8 years. Web group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sss-global
He blogs at: http://vyasa-kaaranam-ketkadey.blogspot.com/ The posts in his blog are mostly his own writings dealing with retired peoples’ problems.
He has taken to writing recently for the past six months and writes in Merinews, cplash, karmayog, Triond and other sites.
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