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Published: June 18, 2007
What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon and three legs in the evening? Everyone has heard this famous Riddle of the Sphinx at some point, with the answer being man. He walks on four legs as a baby, two as an adult, and two legs and a cane in old age.
But now elderly men and women have more options than ever when walking unassisted becomes too difficult. A cane is a walking aid that has been used for centuries to help people walk, and there are many varieties to suit each person's needs.
Single point canes are among the oldest types of walking aids, and are simply single-shafted sticks used to help those disabled or of old age walk around with lessened stress on the back and legs. Single point canes are usually lightweight and have a rubber tip affixed to the end of the shaft. It is important when looking to buy a single point cane, or any other type of walking aid, that the buyer chooses the appropriate cane based on his or her height and weight.
Value Medical Supplies has a limited but affordable assortment of single point canes. The company stresses that while there are many expensive canes and walking aids out there with pretty designs, their main use is to help the user get around easier and with less pain, so flashy canes aren't a necessity. Basic, quality single point canes in black, wood, and walnut finishes are available at Value Medical Supplies for under $30. These walking aids have the standard T-handle and are very practical. Although one could go out and spend hundreds of dollars on expensive canes, he or she could get the same quality for a drastically lower price.
Folding canes are very convenient walking aids for busy travelers or those who need a little walking help from time to time. They are usually made out of aluminum and can fold to as little as eight inches for easy transport. Walking Canes.net has an exceptional array of folding canes, coming in an assortment of colors and handle shapes. They offer pistol grip folding canes in basic black, floral, or American flag designs for the summer. These walking aids are all adjustable for height and weight. Genuine maple folding canes are available from the company in either crook or derby handles, and all for under $200. So even if elderly or disabled people are in need of walking aids like folding canes, Walking Canes.net makes sure they get around in style.
Quad canes are yet another category of walking aids that provide its users with a little more support. These canes have straight shafts, contoured handles and four points that touch the ground for those with significant muscle weakness or brittle bones. Quad canes come in two basic sizes, with the four points measuring either eight or twelve inches across. The smaller size can support up to 250 pounds, while the larger has a 500-pound capacity. Most quad walking aids are adjustable and have foam hand grips for added comfort. Walking Cane Depot has a variety of affordable quad canes with various designs. Solid color and floral-designs are available for under $50. All quad canes at Walking Cane Depot have foam hand grips and come with adjustable wrist straps. These walking aids can be adjusted from 31 to 40 inches, so people of all heights can benefit from these inexpensive and attractive walking aids.
Even if many elderly people don't like to admit it, walking aids and other medical equipment become necessities with ripening age. But even if they can't do everything on their own anymore, that doesn't mean they have to break the bank or their spirits to get a little extra support. Walking aids like canes can be very affordable for the consumer who is willing to shop around, and can even be a stylish accessory to any outfit.
Sources:
Folding and collapsible canes. Walking-Canes.net. 1998-2007. 12 June 2007. http://www.walking-canes.net/index.asp?PageAction= VIEWCATS&Category=11
"Single Point Canes." The Wheelchair Site. 12 June 2007. http://www.thewheelchairsite.com/single-point-cane s.aspx
Beautiful Timberline Canes - Walking Sticks. Value Medical Supplies. 2000-2004.12 June 2007. http://www.valuemedicalsupplies.com/tfiwood.htm
"Quad Canes." Walking-Canes.net. 1998-2007. 12 June 2007. http://www.walking-canes.net/infoquadcanes.html
"Patterned Quad Canes." Walking Cane Depot.com. 2002. CuttingEdgeServers.com. 12 June 2007. http://www.walkingcanedepot.com/QuadCanes/QuadCane s.asp
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Single point canes are among the oldest types of walking aids, and are simply single-shafted sticks used to help those disabled or of old age walk around with lessened stress on the back and legs. Single point canes are usually lightweight and have a rubber tip affixed to the end of the shaft. It is important when looking to buy a single point cane, or any other type of walking aid, that the buyer chooses the appropriate cane based on his or her height and weight.
Value Medical Supplies has a limited but affordable assortment of single point canes. The company stresses that while there are many expensive canes and walking aids out there with pretty designs, their main use is to help the user get around easier and with less pain, so flashy canes aren't a necessity. Basic, quality single point canes in black, wood, and walnut finishes are available at Value Medical Supplies for under $30. These walking aids have the standard T-handle and are very practical. Although one could go out and spend hundreds of dollars on expensive canes, he or she could get the same quality for a drastically lower price.
Folding canes are very convenient walking aids for busy travelers or those who need a little walking help from time to time. They are usually made out of aluminum and can fold to as little as eight inches for easy transport. Walking Canes.net has an exceptional array of folding canes, coming in an assortment of colors and handle shapes. They offer pistol grip folding canes in basic black, floral, or American flag designs for the summer. These walking aids are all adjustable for height and weight. Genuine maple folding canes are available from the company in either crook or derby handles, and all for under $200. So even if elderly or disabled people are in need of walking aids like folding canes, Walking Canes.net makes sure they get around in style.
Quad canes are yet another category of walking aids that provide its users with a little more support. These canes have straight shafts, contoured handles and four points that touch the ground for those with significant muscle weakness or brittle bones. Quad canes come in two basic sizes, with the four points measuring either eight or twelve inches across. The smaller size can support up to 250 pounds, while the larger has a 500-pound capacity. Most quad walking aids are adjustable and have foam hand grips for added comfort. Walking Cane Depot has a variety of affordable quad canes with various designs. Solid color and floral-designs are available for under $50. All quad canes at Walking Cane Depot have foam hand grips and come with adjustable wrist straps. These walking aids can be adjusted from 31 to 40 inches, so people of all heights can benefit from these inexpensive and attractive walking aids.
Even if many elderly people don't like to admit it, walking aids and other medical equipment become necessities with ripening age. But even if they can't do everything on their own anymore, that doesn't mean they have to break the bank or their spirits to get a little extra support. Walking aids like canes can be very affordable for the consumer who is willing to shop around, and can even be a stylish accessory to any outfit.
Sources:
Folding and collapsible canes. Walking-Canes.net. 1998-2007. 12 June 2007. http://www.walking-canes.net/index.asp?PageAction= VIEWCATS&Category=11
"Single Point Canes." The Wheelchair Site. 12 June 2007. http://www.thewheelchairsite.com/single-point-cane s.aspx
Beautiful Timberline Canes - Walking Sticks. Value Medical Supplies. 2000-2004.12 June 2007. http://www.valuemedicalsupplies.com/tfiwood.htm
"Quad Canes." Walking-Canes.net. 1998-2007. 12 June 2007. http://www.walking-canes.net/infoquadcanes.html
"Patterned Quad Canes." Walking Cane Depot.com. 2002. CuttingEdgeServers.com. 12 June 2007. http://www.walkingcanedepot.com/QuadCanes/QuadCane s.asp
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