Cane Instructions - Aurora Health Care

Cane Instructions

Walking: ? The cane should be on the opposite side of your weak leg. ? Move the cane first. ? Then step with your weak leg. ? Your strong leg goes last.

The sequence for walking is:

Cane ? Weak leg ? Strong leg

To go up stairs/curbs: 1. Walk to the edge of the step or curb. 2. Hold on to hand rail (if there is one)

with your free hand. 3. Step up with the strong leg. 4. Then move the cane up onto the step/curb. 5. Your weak leg goes last.

To go down stairs/curbs: 1. Walk to the edge of step or curb. 2. Place cane on lower step. 3. Follow with weak leg. 4. The strong leg steps down last.

This is another kind of cane. Use it the same way.

The information presented is intended for general information and educational purposes. It is not intended to replace the advice of your health care provider. Contact your health care provider if you believe you have a health problem.



X14015bc (Rev. 12/2019) ?AHC Ambulatory Assistive Device

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