In addition to medical functions, walking sticks served also as a decorative accessory to complement the image of a man. The walking stick is made up of three elements: a stem (shaft), pens (or the knob) and the tip.

 
There are several types of walking sticks:

Standard Stick

A standard one-piece stick is made mostly of wood. It is a reliable support, but is difficult to pick up a stick just below the height of the patient. In order to fit the whole stick in length, it is removed from the tip, the excess is sawed off and the tip put back on. To increase the height of a standard cane is impossible.

Stick with T-handle

A walking stick with a T-handle provides stability to the older man, or the patient during the rehabilitation period. It serves as a reliable support when moving indoors and outdoors.

Folding stick

Folding stick folds sectional. The main advantage of a folding stick is its simplicity of transportation. The length of a folding stick when folded is approximately 30-35 cm, which allows you to wear it in a bag or backpack.

The telescopic stick

The Telescopic walking stick length is regulated in a telescopic manner. It is equipped with a locking latch that snaps in the nomination of the shaft to the desired length. Telescopic Cane is universal. There are many models of telescopic walking sticks.

A telescopic walking stick with a displaced centre of gravity is for patients with focal abnormalities (ataxia, age-related changes, rehabilitation after a stroke).

A telescopic walking stick comes with two support handles for lifting from a sitting position. A telescopic walking stick with a handle in the form of a swan neck is a classic cane for elderly patients.

The telescopic stick with anatomic handle for high loads is when the stick actually transfers the patient's body weight. The anatomical handle repeats the contours of the palm. This type of walking stick is very useful.

Walking sticks with the support

Subspecies of telescopic walking sticks are the sticks with the support of four or three legs. Supports may be large or small, square or pyramidal. Due to the large number of control points, such a stick provides enhanced stability. Usually a stick with the support is recommended for patients with impaired coordination, impaired severely physically suffered strokes or who are at an early stage of the rehabilitation period.

Walking sticks - how to choose?

Remember that a good walking stick means self-confidence, self-esteem. A good stick allows you to feel confident and comfortable with a business meeting at work, in the theatre, on a visit, or just whilst walking. A good walking stick equals a good mood.