[Blindtlk] Cane Gripping

Sat Jun 20 23:06:42 UTC 2015

Hi Sandra,
Like you. I consider myself a guide dog user; hope none goes to bat
with me about not using dog guide user in stead. I have used canes
shorter than me that come like to my sternum but I prefer a longer
cane. I find the shorter cane tends to get caught up in cracks and the
edge of the sidewalk and jab me in the chest. I can use both, just
prefer the longer one. I usually prefer the NFB canes especially now
since I tend to have achy stiff fingers at times and tire in general
much easier. Currently, I have an Ambutech which seems heavy but I
don't have a rollerball tip on it either. It folds. I miss my golden
guide, glad you have your Eva girl. What color is she and where is she
from? Just curious! Actually, I have such a problem lately with people
just running past me so if they trip they deserve it

On 6/19/15, Mark Tardif via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I think you are correct.  Also, a longer cane allows you to hold it more
> comfortably, rather than with that uncomfortable position of having your
> elbow against your gut.  There is, however, such a thing as having too long
>
> a cane, which can produce problems as well.
>
>
>
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Szostak, Christine via blindtlk
> Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 2:09 AM
> To: S L Johnson ; Blind Talk Mailing List
> Cc: Szostak, Christine
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Cane Gripping
>
> Hi!
>   To my understanding, the reason for the longer cane, is to give you
> adequate warning time about things you are encountering. If your speed
> increases, your need for more warning time increases so that you have enough
>
> time to react and alter course. Also, if you have longer strides, it can
> improve your warning time about obstacles as well. Feel free anyone to
> correct me if my info is not accurate.
> Happy Finally Friday!
> Chris
>
> Dr. Christine M. Szostak
> Assistant Professor of Psychology
> Department of Social Sciences
> Shorter University
> Rome, Georgia
> szostak.1 at osu.edu
> cszostak at shorter.edu
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of S L Johnson
>
> via blindtlk
> Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 1:33 AM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Cc: S L Johnson
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Cane Gripping
>
> Hi,
>
> How can you possibly use a cane that is several inches taller than you are?
> I am 63 inches tall and my cane is 48, the same length I was given when I
> lost my sight 43 years ago.  That length has always worked very well for
> me.
> alright, I'll admit, I don't use a cane all that often because I am a guide
>
> dog user.  The only times I use a cane is if I am in between dogs or if my
> dog is unable to be with me.  I find using a cane very tiring.  The constant
>
> back and forth movement of my hands is extremely painful because I have
> severe carpel tunnel and arthritis.  In order to give my hands a break, I've
>
> taught myself to use the cane in both hands so I can keep switching.  I do
> not hold out the index finger but hold the cane with all my fingers wrapped
> around it and my thumb along the flat part of the golf style grip.   I had
> heard that NFB believed in much longer canes but never understood the reason
>
> why.  I've tried longer canes that friends have and I found them to be
> extremely clumsy and awkward to use.  To my thinking, a much longer cane
> would be sticking out so far it would constantly get stuck on stuff and
> cause people to trip.  Although I prefer a guide dog, I am an excellent cane
>
> traveler but hope I never have to go back to the cane that I hate..
>
> Sandra who loves Eva, her golden guide dog
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Danielle Antoine via blindtlk
> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 11:16 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Cc: Danielle Antoine
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Cane Gripping
>
> Well, I stand 4 ft. 10, okay for those who prefer a even number even though
>
> it's actually 9.5 inches and my cane length is 61 inches. Okay, must get new
>
> lighter canes since my Ambutech one is now a bit too heavy for me.
>
>
> On 6/18/15, Mark Tardif via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I think many of us now prefer a longer cane than was normally accepted
>> by the orientation and mobility community.  This has several
>> advantages, including the fact that you don'e have to press your elbow
>> into your gut, you can walk more comfortably with a loser grip.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Szostak, Christine via blindtlk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 3:41 PM
>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
>> Cc: Szostak, Christine
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Cane Gripping
>>
>> Hi,
>>   Interesting, I always just assumed that position was for guidance or
>> some
>>
>> such thing:). I will have to give that a try. Thanks for the idea!
>>
>>   I just switched to a cane that is about 4 inches shorter than I am
>> since I
>>
>> am too fast of a walker for one that is 8 inches shorter than my full
>> height:) according to my O&M instructor so hopefully that will work
>> quite well for me.
>> Chris
>>
>> Dr. Christine M. Szostak
>> Assistant Professor of Psychology
>> Department of Social Sciences
>> Shorter University
>> Rome, Georgia
>> szostak.1 at osu.edu
>> cszostak at shorter.edu
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Hyde,
>> David
>>
>> W. (ESC) via blindtlk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 3:37 PM
>> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
>> Cc: Hyde, David W. (ESC)
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Cane Gripping
>>
>> Hi there. I know when I learned I had to keep that index finger extended.
>> I
>>
>> really don't remember why, but I'm sure that it had something to do
>> with control. When I went to a longer cane, I found that
>> uncomfortable, so I simply rest the butt end of the cane in my hand,
>> and hold on to it loosely.
>>
>> For me, this has had several benefits. First, because the cane is
>> long, in don't worry about centering my hand on my body. After a few
>> years, I felt like Quasi Moto. The cane is long enough to give full
>> coverage. Secondly, if
>>
>> someone kicks it, or trips over it, and no matter how careful you are
>> and how good of a pencil grip you have, they will, the cane leaves my
>> hand. It absorbs the shock rather than me.
>> The only absolute thing about cane travel is that it should hit things
>> before you do.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Szostak, Christine via blindtlk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 2:29 PM
>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
>> Cc: Szostak, Christine
>> Subject: [Blindtlk] Cane Gripping
>>
>> Hi All,
>>   I have kind of a silly question but just thought someone might have
>> some suggestions.
>>
>>   I have noticed that now that I am starting to use my cane a lot
>> more, I am
>>
>> getting a  blister on my middle finger where it rubs up against the
>> cane handle. In other words, with my index finger pointed out, my
>> middle finger falls against the cane and as it moves back and forth
>> the fabric on the grip is rubbing up against my finger and is causing
>> it to blister over time.
>>
>>   Does anyone have any solutions such as a slightly alternative hand
>> grip...
>>
>> to help keep this from happening? Any ideas or suggestions would be
>> much appreciated:)!
>> Thanks in advance and have a wonderful (hopefully not too hot) day!
>> Chris
>>
>> Dr. Christine M. Szostak
>> Assistant Professor of Psychology
>> Department of Social Sciences
>> Shorter University
>> Rome, Georgia
>> szostak.1 at osu.edu<mailto:szostak.1 at osu.edu>
>> cszostak at shorter.edu
>>
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